Global news coverage analysis - White-clad men perform dark rituals
In the major Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Dortmund had a good start. However, they failed to score a penalty in the second half, and Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, claiming their 15th Champions League title. The international broadcasters have been calling them the "invincibles," the "champions of champions," but some speculate about "black magic." Newspapers around the world have their say about the match:
Spanish Perspectives:
"Marca": " God protects the king. Carvajal makes it clear that Real is Number 15 in Europe. A spectacular header from the national player decides an evenly matched final, as Dortmund was held back by Courtois in the first half. Vinicius seals the win in the final moments."
"As": "The Fifteenth of the Invincibles. Madrid wins with goals from Carvajal and Vinicius once again, claiming the Champions League. The Borussia was the better team for three-quarters of the game, but the legend prevailed in the end."
"Mundo deportivo": "Real Madrid, Champions of Champions!!! The Whites struggled against Dortmund, but Real Madrid managed to win against Borussia Dortmund with goals from Carvajal and Vinicius with a score of 2:0."
"Sport": "Borussia Dortmund grants Real their 15th title. The Germans failed in the first half and allowed mistakes by Carvajal and Vinicius to score."
"El País": "The white-golden glitter accompanies the Madridistas, who are the kings of Europe."
Italian Perspectives:
"Gazzetta dello Sport": "The relentless Madrid. And the habitually successful Ancelotti. In Wembley Stadium, Real had a hard time against Dortmund. But in the end, Real Madrid won over Borussia Dortmund with goals from Carvajal and Vinicius with a score of 2:0."
"Tuttosport": "Real Madrid forgives not, it is the patron of the Champions! Legendary Ancelotti."
British Perspectives:
"Daily Mail": "Madrid rises above the chaos. Before the game started, fans were attempting to push through security barriers at the outer section of the Club Wembley area of the stadium. Additionally, flares were seen running across the pitch without any interference after the match began. (...) Despite a 5-million-pound defense ring being set up to prevent a relapse of the humiliation England experienced at the EURO 2020."
"The Sun": "Perhaps it's just the sheer weight of history, perhaps it's the overwhelming self-confidence, perhaps it's black magic from the men in white. (...) Real Madrid always knows how to win."
"The Guardian": "It's the competition that Real likes to believe they own, and why this was demonstrated in detail at Wembley. As always."
"Independent": "As the favored team started the game, the Spanish team was under heavy pressure from Dortmund but eventually scored late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr., winning 2-0."
French Perspectives:
"Le Parisien": " Borussia dominated the first half, but chose not to score and was surprised by Dani Carvajal and Vinicius. Real was merciless and secured the fifteenth crown in the king class."
"L'Équipe": "Real Madrid, who looked like a ghost in the first half, woke up after the break and won 2:0 their fifteenth Champions League title."
Austrian Perspectives:
"Kurier": "Borussia Dortmund dominates the first half, but cannot find a way and is surprised by Dani Carvajal and Vinicius. Real was merciless and secures the fifteenth crown in the king class."
"Der Standard": "Real Madrid, who looked like a ghost in the first half, wakes up after the break and wins 2:0 their fifteenth Champions League title."
"Die Presse": "Borussia Dortmund dominates the first half, but cannot find a way and is surprised by Dani Carvajal and Vinicius. Real is merciless and secures the fifteenth crown in the king class."
"Courier": "The Royals are also the kings of efficiency. Real Madrid has won the Champions League for the 15th time. The Spaniards faced a tough fight against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium but eventually emerged as 2:0 victors, thanks to goals from Carvajal and Vinicius Jr."
"Kleine Zeitung": "It seemed fragile for a while, this white ballet that had taken the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium. Perhaps the current players of the record-breaking team were still very enthusiastic about the performance of rock star Lenny Kravitz before the match. (...) A game against Real always seems to feel like the players know everything will fall apart like a rubber wall set up by coach Carlo Ancelotti."
"Salzburger Nachrichten" Version: Real Madrid has a knack for winning in a league of kings. The team with the injured captain of the Austrian national team, David Alaba, defeated Borussia Dortmund with a 2-0 score. Borussia Dortmund missed some great chances at the start of the game, and then Carvajal managed to score at the end with a header from a free kick. Vinicius Junior added another goal due to a BVB error, making it the 15th victory for the Spaniards.
"Neue Zürcher Zeitung" Version: People used to think of Real Madrid as a serial winner of the Champions League. However, this oversimplifies the club. Real Madrid is more like a ruler who controls the competition with an iron fist. In Wembley, they added another impressive title to their collection against the underdog, Borussia Dortmund, who had put up a great fight for over an hour.
"Tagesanzeiger" Version: Real Madrid does it like Real, they are simply unrivaled. (...) Real Madrid is a marvel, having won the Champions League 15 times, and once again, they managed to win without dominating any opponent. It's their aura that always helps them, and the quality of their players that makes the difference. And then there are players like Toni Kroos or Vinicius, who make the difference in key moments.
"Blick" Version: The Swiss goalkeeper might have cast a spell, but Real Madrid remained cool. Real Madrid stole the Champions League trophy from Kobel. In the end, it's the ability to stay calm that wins the day for Real Madrid. They waited for the right moment and managed to score twice against BVB's Kobel.
Read also:
- The Spanish defender Dani Carvajal scored a crucial header in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, helping Real Madrid clinch their 15th title.
- Borussia Dortmund's loss in the Champions League final to Real Madrid was a heartbreaking defeat, as they were the better team for most of the game but failed to capitalize on their chances.
- Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, led his team to their 15th Champions League victory, demonstrating his remarkable ability to win major finals.
- The BVB fans were hoping for a magic moment against their Spanish rivals in the Champions League final, but Real Madrid remained steadfast, eventually emerging as 2-0 winners.
- Despite facing tough competition from Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid's Champions League final victory cemented their status as Europe's top team, characterized by their consistent success in the competition.
- The Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid was a highly anticipated match, with the latter's legendary history and dominance in the competition serving as the primary source of intrigue and speculation.
