Real Madrid wins 15th Champions League Title

Real Madrid's journey through the Champions League has always resembled a tightrope act. It's fascinating how the Spanish giants maintain their stability and avoid setbacks.

With boss Carlo Ancelotti triumphantly raising the massive trophy for a fifth time, Real emerged victorious for the 15th time. They overcame Borussia Dortmund's bold challenge at Wembley with late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr.

Amidst the dazzling pyrotechnics, the stadium was filled with jubilant celebrations. Once again, a well-known storyline reached its predictable conclusion.

It's not exactly a situation where every victory looks the same. Still, the teams that Real Madrid has defeated in recent finals, like Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, can understand Dortmund's heartbreak. They walked sadly before their passionate fans, lighting up Wembley's vibrant colors and filling the stadium with cheers.

Real struggled in a lackluster first-half display, clearly unsettled by Dortmund's speed and intensity. They nervously made it to halftime without falling behind.

Karim Adeyemi will question whether he should have shot when clear through instead of attempting to go past Real Madrid custodian Thibaut Courtois and if he might have performed better with a saved second opportunity.

Courtois denied Niclas Fullkrug's shot after a powerful header, as it hit the inside of the post and bounced back. A missed opportunity for the striker after the break.

Throughout the tournament, there was a palpable feeling that Real Madrid could overcome any obstacle. This was evident in their matches against Manchester City in the quarter-finals and Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, where they managed to come out on top despite facing significant challenges.

Real Madrid is an unstoppable force in the Champions League, consistently dominating their opponents. With Ancelotti at the helm and a team of skilled players, they have a coach who consistently achieves success.

In a thrilling turn of events, Dortmund made a critical mistake 16 minutes before the end of the match. Carvajal seized the opportunity, connecting with Kroos' corner to skillfully guide a header past keeper Gregor Kobel and the desperate attempt of defender Mats Hummels to prevent the goal, even at the risk of a red card.

The game was over. Vinicius Jr quickly scored a second goal, securing a victory for Real and allowing their fans to savour their dominance in the competition.

We have become seasoned experts for those who have avidly followed Real's performance in the Champions League over the years.

It's impossible to forget the thrilling moment they snatched victory away from their fierce rivals, Atletico Madrid, with Sergio Ramos' last-minute equaliser at Lisbon's Stadium of Light in 2014. They secured a resounding 4-1 victory, granting Ancelotti his inaugural Champions League title with the club.

During the match in Paris two years ago, Courtois delivered an exceptional goalkeeping performance that frustrated Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, mainly when Vinicius Jr emerged as the one who secured the victory.

Real's success cannot be attributed solely to luck, as it occurs too frequently to be dismissed as mere chance. Based on the consensus among neutral observers at halftime, it was clear that Real was on track for a victory despite their disappointing performance so far.

Real Madrid's performance may have been inconsistent at times, but they added another impressive achievement to their illustrious history.

Let's talk about Carlo Ancelotti

Amid it all, the manager remained a skilled orchestrator of talented individuals, strategising with the assistance of his team, engaging in a lengthy discussion with Carvajal on the sidelines just before halftime.

He remained composed despite Real's struggles, and rightfully so. His deep understanding of his team and their past performance gives him a keen insight into their capabilities. Once again, they've accomplished it.

This Spanish giant has been outshining its rivals in this tournament. Even the two most celebrated coaches of the recent generation, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp, have yet to achieve the same level of success as him.

A sense of anticipation accompanied Real's victorious celebration under the night sky for a bright future. The impending arrival of Kylian Mbappe at the Bernabeu adds an exciting dimension to their already formidable team, making it a daunting prospect for any opponents aiming to halt their quest for a 16th victory in the upcoming season.

Jude Bellingham of England had a relatively uneventful evening, which is unusual considering his outstanding performance throughout his debut season at Real. He has already achieved remarkable success, winning the Champions League, La Liga, the Spanish Super Cup, and even the league's Player of the Year.

The 20-year-old had a challenging time at Wembley, but he contributed by providing the crucial pass for Vinicius Jr's second goal. However, he missed a golden opportunity himself when the score was 1-0.

Bellingham is set to become a key player for Real, and England manager Gareth Southgate will be counting on his Champions League victory to give him a boost heading into Euro 2024.

It was a bittersweet goodbye to the exceptional Kroos, who was joined by Carvajal, Nacho, and the late substitute Luka Modric in their triumphant sixth Champions League victory. This achievement now puts them on par with the tournament record set by another legendary figure of Real Madrid, Paco Gento.

It is highly probable that the latter three will remain at the Bernabeu next season, as Real Madrid continues to make significant additions to its team and consistently rewrite history.

With Mbappe's incredible talent on their side, who could possibly doubt their ability to reclaim the Champions League title in just one year?