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UCL final: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid – Possible lineups, predictions & team news

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Nonny

Updated: 29-05-2024, 05.48 PM
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The UCL final 2024 will take place on Saturday at Wembley Stadium, as Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid will come into play. Of course, it’s expected to be a long 90 minutes in London. 

The UEFA Champions League have been a tremendous journey for the Black and Yellow this season. And they have been making waves since the beginning of the 2023-2024 season. 

Both the La Liga side and the Bundesliga side have enough brilliant players. As a result, they have the weapons to face each other at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday.

Dortmund vs Real Madrid

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Borussia Dortmund have come a long way in the UEFA Champions League this season. They defeated the likes of PSV, Atletico Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Therefore, they obviously have whatever it takes to handle Real Madrid on Saturday. They are expected to play with a high level of winning spirit. 

It’s unbelievable that the Black and Yellow won over Paris Saint-Germain in the competition. As a result, they have enough weapons to frustrate the Los Blancos.

Borussia Dortmund were somehow sloppy in the Bundesliga this campaign. Nevertheless, they played in the UEFA Champions League with a different winning spirit. 

Despite the fact that Real Madrid are most likely to lean on their experience on Saturday. The Yellow and Black have enough brilliant and talented players in the squad.

Having missed out on the league and other domestic trophies this campaign. Dortmund would play to win over the Los Blancos at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

On the other hand, Real Madrid have enough experienced players in the squad. Of course, they defeated the likes of Manchester City and Bayern Munich.

Therefore, the La Liga side have also come a long way in the UEFA Champions League this season. And Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t joke with European finals.

The UCL final 2024 is most likely to favor the Los Blancos, because they have experience playing in the competition. That’s why they have the upper hand over the Black and the Yellow on Saturday. 

It’s true that Borussia Dortmund have many brilliant and talented players. Also, the La Liga side have dangerous players in the squad, from the defense to the frontline. 

Real Madrid are the club with the most UEFA Champions League trophy won in history. So they wouldn’t want to lose to the Bundesliga side at Wembley.

Nevertheless, it’s definitely going to be a long 90 minutes in London on Saturday. The Black and Yellow are expected to show a different side of winning spirit. 

UCL final 2024: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid team news 

The Bundesliga side have enough brilliant and talented players ahead of the final. However, they are most likely to miss one or two first-team players. 

Ramy Bensebaini won’t be available to face the Los Blancos on Saturday. He’s been battling with a knee injury since the beginning of the 2023-2024 season.

Also, Julien Duranville is out of the squad as a result of a muscle injury. He won’t be fit enough to play against the La Liga side at Wembley Stadium.

Sebastian Haller is still suffering from an ankle injury. That makes him unavailable for the UCL final 2024 against Carlo Ancelotti’s men.

Mateu Morey Buaza may be on the sidelines on Saturday because of an illness. Nevertheless, Dortmund has enough available players for the game.

Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti don’t really have any injury issues ahead of the game. Which means the Los Blancos bench will be dangerous on Saturday. 

The La Liga side will miss David Alaba as a result of a knee injury. Also, Aurélien Tchouaméni would be on the sidelines because of a leg injury.

Real Madrid players are fit and available, from the defense to the front. And that sounds like trouble for the Black and Yellow in London.

Borussia Dortmund possible lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kobel; Maasten, Schlotterbeck, Hummels, Ryerson; Sabitzer, Can; Adeyemi, Brandt, Sancho; Fullkrug.

Real Madrid possible lineup (4-3-3)

Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Fernandez, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius.

UCL final 2024: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid predictions

Speaking of the Los Blancos experience in the UEFA Champions League. They have the upper hand to win at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. 

Apparently, Borussia Dortmund dazzled impressively against Paris Saint-Germain. However, playing against Real Madrid in a final is different.

Having won over Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are most likely to lift the UCL 2024 trophy in London. 

Meanwhile, the Black and Yellow won’t hold back against the La Liga side. They have enough brilliant and talented players. 

Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid

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