Saturday will determine the crowning of the European champion as the heavy favorites strive to avoid any mishaps against Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid are set to clash for the title at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Real Madrid enters the fray as favorites to secure a record 15th European title in London, having navigated through the season undefeated in Champions League play. Their high-profile attack has commanded attention throughout the campaign, with Jude Bellingham emerging as the breakout star of the tournament with three goals and four assists, complemented by Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Joselu, each contributing five goals. However, Dortmund, despite their underdog status, should not be underestimated following their Cinderella run to the final. They seek redemption after an 11-year wait since their loss to Bayern Munich in the final at Wembley. Overcoming significant obstacles, they topped a group featuring Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, and Newcastle United, and later ousted PSG again in the semifinals. Dortmund arrives at the final with a robust defensive record, led by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, who leads the Champions League with six clean sheets. Additionally, they boast attacking prowess in Marcel Sabitzer, who tops the assist charts with five.
Here's a rundown of what you should know ahead of the big game, featuring insights from experts across the CBS Sports team.
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