Real Madrid Fulfill Promise, Clinch 15th Champions League Title

Real Madrid, after celebrating their Spanish title victory with fans in May, followed through on their pledge to return in June and secured the Champions League trophy with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

The victorious team, led by president Florentino Perez, commenced their celebrations by visiting Almudena cathedral, where Cardinal Archbishop Jose Cobo received a replica trophy. They then presented another replica to Madrid regional government president Isabel Diaz Ayuso at the government headquarters, continuing the tradition from their La Liga win.

The match saw Dani Carvajal scoring his first Champions League goal in eight seasons, followed by Vinicius netting the second goal, securing victory for Madrid, despite Dortmund’s dominance.

Noteworthy performances came from retiring player Toni Kroos, who assisted Carvajal’s winning goal, and Luka Modric, who along with Carvajal and Nacho, achieved their sixth Champions League victory, matching the record set by former Madrid player Paco Gento.

Addressing the fans gathered at Puerta del Sol, Carvajal expressed gratitude to Kroos for his contribution over the years, marking the end of his remarkable tenure at the club.

Looking ahead, president Perez affirmed Madrid’s ambition to pursue their “sixteenth European Cup,” hinting at the imminent signing of Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe. The highly anticipated transfer is expected to be finalized early next week.

As fans eagerly await Mbappe’s arrival, the anticipation is fueled by Madrid’s storied history in the Champions League and the belief that Mbappe, ranked among the world’s top players, is destined to thrive at the club.

Manager Carlo Ancelotti, no stranger to managing elite talents, celebrated his fifth Champions League title as a coach, striking an iconic pose alongside the team’s Brazilian stars, Vinicius and Rodrygo.

With their latest triumph, Real Madrid reaffirms their status as one of Europe’s football powerhouses, setting their sights on continued success both domestically and in the international arena.