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Real Madrid strike late to win 15th European Cup

Real Madrid

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and teammates celebrate after winning the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium, London on June 1, 2024.  


Photo credit: Lee Smith | Reuters

By  Reuters

London,

Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.

Huge favourites going into the game, the Spanish side were outplayed for long periods but broke Dortmund's resistance with late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.

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Veteran right back Carvajal glanced in a header from a Toni Kroos corner in the 74th minute and from that moment Carlo Ancelotti's side sparked into life.

Vinicius slid home Real's second in the 83rd minute to silence the yellow-clad Dortmund fans who had created a wall of noise throughout the final.

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