Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid to Face Off in Champions League Final
Madrid's Penalty Shootout Dominance Continues
Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid have fought off all the competition to take their place in this seasons finale at Wembley Stadium on 1 June. Madrid have not lost a penalty shoot-out in any competition since suffering defeat against Bayern Munich in the 2011-12 semi-finals.
Borussia Dortmund's Path to the Final
Borussia Dortmund were first to confirm their place in the final with a 2-0 aggregate victory over Paris Saint-Germain. The German club displayed impressive defensive resilience throughout the tie, holding the French champions to just a handful of clear-cut chances.
Real Madrid's Comeback Victory
Real Madrid needed a dramatic comeback to reach the final, having lost the first leg of their semi-final tie against Manchester City. The Spanish giants fell behind in the first half at the Etihad Stadium but rallied in the second to win 2-1. Karim Benzema scored the decisive goal in extra time to secure Madrid's place in the final.
Match Information
The Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League Final will be played at Wembley Stadium on 1 June. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm BST.
Live coverage of the match will be available on ESPN.
Conclusion
The Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid Champions League Final promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of Europe's top clubs. Madrid will be looking to extend their dominance in the competition, while Dortmund will be hoping to add to their trophy cabinet for the first time since 1997. Whatever the outcome, the match is sure to be remembered as one of the most exciting finals in recent memory.
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