The underdogs Borussia Dortmund are to take on the most decorated side in the Champions League, Real Madrid as they battle for the title of European Champions at the Wembley Stadium.
For Borussia Dortmund, a victory would ensure they get their second champions league trophy while Real Madrid will be hoping to bag their 15th Champions league title.
Borussia Dortmund defeated Paris Saint Germain in the semi finals to book their spot in the final while Real Madrid defeated Bayern Munich.
Few expected Borussia Dortmund to go this far, but after keeping two clean sheets against Paris Saint Germain in the semi finals, there is a possibility they could lift the trophy in London. Mats Hummels and Nico Schlotterbeck will be relishing the opportunity to keep out Real Madrid's attacking might. Marco Reus also has the chance to end his career at Borussia Dortmund in the best way possible by claiming their second Champions league crown since this is going to be his last game for the club.
The pressure is actually on Real Madrid as they have to live up to their reputation of being the masters of the Champions League. Jude Bellingham, who recently transferred from Dortmund to Real Madrid last summer is the club's top goal scorer this season. With Aurelien Tchouameni injured, the experience of Toni Kroos could be key for Real Madrid. This is also going to be Toni Kroos' last game for Real Madrid.
Unfortunately, Real Madrid have won only one of six previous Champions League meetings with Dortmund not played in Madrid.
Borussia Dortmund may be without Ramy Bebsebaini, Julien Duranville, Mateu Morrey, Samuel Bamba, Abdoulaye Kamara and Sebastian Haller.
Real Madrid may be without David Alaba, Aurelien Tchouameni and Andriy Lunin.
Borussia Dortmund coach, Edin Terzi?, said the following;
It's almost surreal. I think in the grand scheme of things we deserved to reach the final. I know we won't be favourites and it will be extremely difficult. But it's just one match and, over the course of one game, anything is possible. We've proven that already.
Carlo Ancelloti, the Real Madrid coach also said the following;
We've had so many problems, so many big injuries, not just the guys who were out long term. We lost Vinícius Júnior, Bellingham and others for decent spells and nobody really talked about that. We have fantastic ability and character in this squad.
