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Real Madrid pound Dortmund 2-0 to claim 15th Champions League trophy

"Victory sealed a record-extending fifth Champions League title for coach Carlo Ancelotti, his third with Real Madrid"

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Ruthless Real Madrid rode their luck against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium before striking twice to claim a fifteenth Champions League crown on Saturday.

Dortmund dominated an exciting opening half, with Karim Adeyemi missing two fine chances and striker Niclas Fullkrug then hitting the post.

And the German side were made to pay when Real came out on top later on.

Dani Carvajal broke the deadlock with a header before the impressive Vinicius Junior scored to secure a 2-0 victory.

Victory sealed a record-extending fifth Champions League title for coach Carlo Ancelotti, his third with Real Madrid.

Toni Kroos called time on his club career with a vintage performance to help Real Madrid win their 15th Champions League title.

The German announced recently that he would be retiring at the end of the season.

Fortunately for football fans, there is still Euro 2024 to come, and he is in Germany‘s preliminary squad.

But this was the curtain closer on his club career, and while it was a sad moment, Kroos ensured he went out at the top.

It’s a luxury that not many greats have experienced, and there’s no doubt that Kroos is great.

Kroos made his senior debut for Bayern Munich some 17 years ago, in a 5-0 win over FC Energie Cottbus.

He was 17 years, 8 months, and 22 days old. In that game, he provided two assists, which was clearly a sign of things to come.

Although he made his name at Bayern Munich, Kroos made his career at Real Madrid.

The German played 465 times for Real Madrid in a stint spanning 10 years, winning 23 titles, including five Champions Leagues.

The fifth Champions League at Real Madrid (and sixth overall) for Kroos came at Wembley, which was also the site of his first with Bayern Munich.

It was a performance we have come to expect from Real Madrid in the Champions League this season, and not in a good way.

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