Fourteen-time champions Real Madrid are poised to secure their 15th European Cup victory as they face off against German side Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 finals at Wembley Stadium, London.
Following their semi-final triumph over English Premier League powerhouses and defending champions Manchester City, several Real Madrid players donned jerseys emblazoned with “A Por La 15,” translating to “All out for number 15,” during their victory celebration. This echoes their 2018 slogan “A Por La 13” after their semi-final win against Bayern Munich.
This final marks Real Madrid’s 18th appearance in European Cup history, underscoring their dominance in the competition. Their journey to the UEFA Cup 2023-24 final was anything but smooth, as they drew 3-3 in the first leg and 1-1 in the second leg against Manchester City before emerging victorious under the guidance of Carlos Ancelotti.
Standing between Real Madrid and their 15th European Cup title is Borussia Dortmund, making only their third final appearance. Dortmund’s journey to the finals has been remarkable, navigating through a challenging group of death that included Paris Saint-Germain, Milan, and Newcastle United. In the semi-finals, Dortmund surpassed PSG with a 2-0 aggregate, a surprising outcome given PSG was favored to face Real Madrid in the finals.
In their head-to-head history, Real Madrid and Dortmund have clashed 14 times, with Los Blancos winning six matches, Dortmund winning three, and five matches ending in draws. As the underdogs, Dortmund will look to defy the odds and challenge Real Madrid’s European supremacy in this highly anticipated final.
