SOUL OF SPORT: Champions League closing at Wembley
- Madrid claimed their 15th Champions League win after a 2-0 victory at Wembley
- Goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr separated the sides on Saturday night
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For our latest episode, our man ANDY HOOPER captured the grand finale to club football’s greatest competition as Real Madrid triumphed over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.
Carlo Ancelotti‘s men were not at their best but that common occurrence never seems to hinder the Spanish giants in the competition. Dortmund huffed and puffed but were ultimately powerless to stop the inevitable Los Blancos.
Second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jnr secured a record-extending 15th Champions League win for Real – and England star Jude Bellingham.
Our cameraman captured the build-up, which quickly made way for tension and then eventually joy and despair, on a thrilling night of action in the capital.
![A huge figure of the iconic Champions League trophy welcomed fans as they arrived for the clash at Wembley](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629391-13486831-image-a-43_1717370139926.jpg)
A huge figure of the iconic Champions League trophy welcomed fans as they arrived for the clash at Wembley
![Carlo Ancelotti, 64, was hoisted into the air by his players after claiming his fifth European Cup win](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629403-13486831-image-a-44_1717370160932.jpg)
Carlo Ancelotti, 64, was hoisted into the air by his players after claiming his fifth European Cup win
![Real Madrid captain Nacho joined fans in the stands after the final whistle as celebrations begun following their latest success](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629405-13486831-image-a-45_1717370164531.jpg)
Real Madrid captain Nacho joined fans in the stands after the final whistle as celebrations begun following their latest success
![Antonio Rudiger smiles after claiming his second European Cup winners medal, having done so with Chelsea in 2021](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629407-13486831-image-a-46_1717370167143.jpg)
Antonio Rudiger smiles after claiming his second European Cup winners medal, having done so with Chelsea in 2021
![Jude Bellingham lifts his hands into the air after capping off a stunning debut season in Madrid with the Champions League win](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629409-13486831-image-a-47_1717370169849.jpg)
Jude Bellingham lifts his hands into the air after capping off a stunning debut season in Madrid with the Champions League win
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![Vinicius Jr, who scored his side's second goal on the night, is mobbed by adoring Madrid fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629417-13486831-image-a-50_1717370180187.jpg)
Vinicius Jr, who scored his side’s second goal on the night, is mobbed by adoring Madrid fans
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![Madridistas rejoice after seeing their side claim a record-extending 15th European Cup win](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629431-13486831-image-a-53_1717370190139.jpg)
Madridistas rejoice after seeing their side claim a record-extending 15th European Cup win
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![Borussia Dortmund fans light pyrotechnics ahead of the second half at Wembley Stadium](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629443-13486831-image-a-55_1717370197216.jpg)
Borussia Dortmund fans light pyrotechnics ahead of the second half at Wembley Stadium
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![The Germans brought the passion and fervour from the Westfalenstadion's famous yellow wall to London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629505-13486831-image-a-58_1717370208060.jpg)
The Germans brought the passion and fervour from the Westfalenstadion’s famous yellow wall to London
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![A young Madrid fans cries out in glee having seen his team win yet another Champions League trophy](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629515-13486831-image-a-60_1717370215839.jpg)
A young Madrid fans cries out in glee having seen his team win yet another Champions League trophy
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![Dortmund fans cheer on their players, who enjoyed several goal scoring opportunities during the game](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629529-13486831-image-a-63_1717370227482.jpg)
Dortmund fans cheer on their players, who enjoyed several goal scoring opportunities during the game
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![Toni Kroos signed off from club football in style as he lifted the European Cup for the sixth time](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629539-13486831-image-a-66_1717370239509.jpg)
Toni Kroos signed off from club football in style as he lifted the European Cup for the sixth time
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![The German shared a touching embrace with his manager after leaving the field to a standing ovation](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629557-13486831-image-a-69_1717370250969.jpg)
The German shared a touching embrace with his manager after leaving the field to a standing ovation
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![Rock and roll legend Lenny Kravitz kicked off proceedings with a raucous pre-game show](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629565-13486831-image-a-71_1717370257685.jpg)
Rock and roll legend Lenny Kravitz kicked off proceedings with a raucous pre-game show
![Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cheered on another of his former sides alongside his wife Ulla Sandrock](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629573-13486831-image-a-72_1717370260929.jpg)
Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cheered on another of his former sides alongside his wife Ulla Sandrock
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![Dortmund fans were hoping Wembley would bring happier memories after seeing their side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in the 2013 Champions League final](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629583-13486831-image-a-75_1717370273738.jpg)
Dortmund fans were hoping Wembley would bring happier memories after seeing their side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in the 2013 Champions League final
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![Real Madrid fans enter Wembley expectant of seeing their team record yet another win in the competition](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629597-13486831-image-a-78_1717370284162.jpg)
Real Madrid fans enter Wembley expectant of seeing their team record yet another win in the competition
![Dejected Dortmund supporters ventured back to their homes and hotels having seen their side come agonisingly close to winning the ultimate prize](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/03/00/85629601-13486831-image-a-79_1717370288131.jpg)
Dejected Dortmund supporters ventured back to their homes and hotels having seen their side come agonisingly close to winning the ultimate prize