The Champions League final takes place this weekend at Wembley with Borussia Dortmund hoping for a fairytale ending against serial winners Real Madrid.
Against all odds, Dortmund are appearing in their first final since their 2013 defeat to rivals Bayern Munich which also took place in London’s premier stadium.
They overcame the so-called ‘group of death’ and got the better of PSV, Atletico Madrid and PSG in the knockout rounds on the way to the showpiece.
Meanwhile, Los Blancos, who are searching for a record-extending 15th European crown, overcame both defending champions Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the knockouts.
It’s hard to look past Ancelotti and Real, who have a squad full of winners, but if you’re a neutral then you’ll probably be wanting Dortmund to lift the trophy.
You can find all the latest Champions League odds on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game.
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Dortmund v Real Madrid kick-off time
The Champions League final between Dortmund and Real Madrid will kick off at 8pm on Saturday, June 1 at Wembley Stadium.
Dortmund v Real Madrid team news
Dortmund boss Edin Terzic, who is only missing Ramy Bensebaini and Sebastian Haller, could name the same side he fielded in the second leg of their semi-final tie with PSG. Expect to see Marco Reus feature at some point in his final game for the club.
After being injured nearly all season, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could return for the final. Aurelien Tchouameni is also a doubt so Eduardo Camavinga is likely to come in.
Dortmund v Real Madrid previous results
The two team have gone head-to-head 14 times in the Champions League, with Madrid winning six times, Dortmund three, with five draws.
2017/18 Group Stage: Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid, Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
2016/17 Group Stage: Borussia Dortmund 2 -2 Real Madrid, Real Madrid 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
2013/14 Quarter-Finals: Real Madrid 3-0 Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid
2012/13 Semi-Finals: Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Real Madrid, Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
2012/13 – Group Stage: Borussia Dortmund 2-1 Real Madrid, Real Madrid 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
2002/03 – Group Stage: Real Madrid 2-1 Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund 1 – 1 Real Madrid
1997/98 – Semi-Finals: Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Real Madrid
Dortmund v Real Madrid prediction
Phil Thompson: Of course, I’ll be going for Real to win this but, we all backed Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League Final and backed Man City in their quarter-final against Real Madrid in the Champions League so there’s always the possibility of an underdog win and Borussia Dortmund will fancy their chances.
Real only lost one game all season and only conceded 26 goals which is quite phenomenal. And, of course, we all remember those late winners from Stoke City legend Joselu against Bayern in the semifinal, scoring in the 88th and 91st minute. Getting late goals is exactly what Real Madrid do.
Dortmund’s season finished two weeks ago so they’ll be well rested and won their final game of the season 4-0 at home against Darmstadt. They’ll be feeling good and they rested most of their best players for that final league match.
I reckon both teams will score here, I really like Mats Hummels at centre back, he looks very threatening from set plays, I see this one ending 1-3 to Real Madrid.
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