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UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid
Kickoff Time: 2024-06-02 03:00(HKT)
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After 11 years, Borussia Dortmund have finally made it back to the Champions League final stage. While they may not be considered the top team in Europe in terms of strength, this has fueled their potential to create miracles. Dortmund’s tactical style revolves around high-pressing and lightning-fast counterattacks. They frequently utilize through passes to pose a threat to their opponents. Dortmund also boast several tall players who excel in set-piece situations, such as Niclas Fullkrug, Mats Hummels, and Nico Schlotterbeck, all standing over 1.9 meters tall. Additionally, Karim Adeyemi’s speed and breakthrough abilities will greatly trouble their adversaries, making him a key focus for them. Undoubtedly, quick offensive transitions and set-piece strategies will be Dortmund’s most lethal weapons against Real Madrid.
As the club with the most Champions League titles, Real Madrid’s legacy in the competition speaks for themselves. They are unquestionably one of the strongest teams in Europe and even the world. Under Carlo Ancelotti’s guidance, Real Madrid have rediscovered the art of Italian counterattacking this season, reigniting their formidable spirit. In the previous knockout games, Real Madrid willingly relinquished ball possession and adopted a more defensive stance, with only Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo serving as forwards, poised to strike on the counter. This defensive approach coupled with a counterattacking mindset is clearly a well-crafted tactic orchestrated by Coach Ancelotti. He has proven that even with a midfield that may lack some depth, Real Madrid can still contend for the championship with their reliable counterattacking style.
Real Madrid’s overall superior strength and season performance are way more better than Dortmund. They still put themselves in a defensive position during the knockout round against Bayern Munich. Real Madrid also showed great concern for Dortmund’s tactical prowess. Perhaps the “low-key” Dortmund can stifle Real Madrid and manage to remain undefeated in regular time.
Borussia Dortmund’s Last 5 Games: WLWWW
24-05-18 Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Darmstadt
24-05-12 Mainz 3-0 Borussia Dortmund
24-05-08 Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Borussia Dortmund
24-05-04 Borussia Dortmund 5-1 Augsburg
24-05-02 Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain
Real Madrid’s Last 5 Games: DDWWW
24-05-26 Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis
24-05-20 Villarreal 4-4 Real Madrid
24-05-15 Real Madrid 5-0 Deportivo Alaves
24-05-12 Granada 0-4 Real Madrid
24-05-09 Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern munich
Head To Head Record:
17-12-07 Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
17-09-27 Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid
16-12-08 Real Madrid 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
16-09-28 Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Real Madrid
14-04-09 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Real Madrid
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund to win or Draw