Champions League

Champions League triumph 'best night' of Bellingham's life

Jude Bellingham said his first taste of Champions League glory with Real Madrid was the "best night of my life" after the Spanish giants beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley.
1 June 2024, 21:28 PM

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Interesting facts

Record 14-time winners Real Madrid will be facing Borussia Dortmund in a mouth-watering Champions League final at the iconic Wembley stadium tonight. As the world passes every moment till kick-off in anticipation of the outcome, here we present some interesting facts regarding the two finalists:
1 June 2024, 07:04 AM

Dortmund dream of shocking Real Madrid

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic believes "anything is possible" as his side aim to shock Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final at London's Wembley stadium.
1 June 2024, 06:54 AM

Champions League final most 'dangerous' game: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warned his players the Champions League final is the most "dangerous" game in football on the eve of their clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
1 June 2024, 04:25 AM

Real Madrid against the world!

Come June 1, when Real Madrid players line up for the UEFA Champions League’s grand finale at the iconic Wembley Stadium, they will not only be up against the yellow army of Borussia Dortmund but against the entire footballing world -- and there are ample reasons for that.
31 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Turn of tide this time for Dortmund, Reus?

As Borussia Dortmund prepare to walk into Wembley for a Champions League final against Real Madrid, it is hard to pinpoint their source of inspiration.
31 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Vinicius picks Champions League triumph over Ballon d'Or win

The campaign for Vinicius Junior to land his first Ballon d'Or is well under way, but the Real Madrid forward has his priorities straight.
31 May 2024, 16:52 PM

Fearless Schlotterbeck embodies brave new Dortmund

Built on grit and graft but with a hint of flair, few players embody coach Edin Terzic's Borussia Dortmund more than centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck.
31 May 2024, 05:23 AM

Can Terzic plot fall of indomitable Real Madrid?

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic will have to channel all his expertise into masterminding the game of his life to plot the downfall of Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley on Saturday.
31 May 2024, 00:30 AM

Real gunning for 15th UCL, Dortmund dreaming of second: Who will win the final showdown?

History beckons for Real Madrid as they chase a record-breaking 15th UEFA Champions League title. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, who are hoping to put an end to a 27-year wait for the trophy, stand in Real's way as determined underdogs. Will Real's experience prevail, or can Dortmund pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to The Daily Star's podcast 'Pitch Perfect' for an in-depth take on this epic showdown.
30 May 2024, 20:56 PM

Eleven years on, Hummels and Reus hope to set things right at Wembley

Hummels, 35, and 34-year-old Reus face an uncertain future ahead of what is likely their last Champions League final. Reus has already announced Saturday's match will be his last for Dortmund.
30 May 2024, 15:18 PM

Madrid's 'greedy' Bellingham ready for dream Champions League final

With the Spanish title in the bag Madrid are aiming for a fifth La Liga and Champions League double, against the England international's former team Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's Wembley final.
30 May 2024, 09:33 AM

From fan bus to team bus: Dortmund's Terzic primed for Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp was in the dugout the last time Dortmund made a Champions League final, which they lost 2-1 to rivals Bayern Munich at Wembley -- the same venue as Saturday's showpiece.
29 May 2024, 04:15 AM

Real Madrid are the world's best team: Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, on the eve of his side's final LaLiga match against Real Sociedad, said they fell short of their objectives this season and that title winners Real Madrid were the best team in the world.
25 May 2024, 04:11 AM

Mbappe to bring curtain down on PSG career in French Cup final

Kylian Mbappe will bring the curtain down on his Paris Saint-Germain career on Saturday and has the chance to sign off with another trophy in the French Cup final against Lyon.
25 May 2024, 00:10 AM

Tchouameni out of Champions League final: Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will miss the Champions League final injured.
24 May 2024, 15:26 PM

Kroos to retire from football after Euro 2024

German soccer player Toni Kroos will retire after the European Championship, the Real Madrid midfielder announced on Tuesday, adding that the Champions League final will be his last game for the Spanish club.
21 May 2024, 11:10 AM

Griezmann hattrick fires Atletico into Champions League

Antoine Griezmann secured Champions League qualification for Atletico Madrid with a hat-trick in a 3-0 triumph at Getafe on Wednesday in La Liga.
16 May 2024, 06:19 AM

Aston Villa qualify for the Champions League

Villa have not reached Uefa's premier club competition since it rebranded from the European Cup to the Champions League in 1991-92.
15 May 2024, 03:57 AM

Ancelotti anticipates Real's best form for Champions League final

Real, who have already clinched their 36th LaLiga title and reached the Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich, are in top form according to Ancelotti, who wants to make the most of their remaining games.
15 May 2024, 02:20 AM