The text is talking about soccer. - Responses to the Champions League Finale
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid): It's always a bit sad to say goodbye to a big win like this. Thankfully, we managed to pull through. Preventing any goals in the first half was crucial to our success. Our performance in the first half wasn't that great.
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund): Our team played brilliantly, and I'm really proud of them. We came here full of determination, wanting to showcase our footballing abilities. However, it's disappointing that Real Madrid made a comeback after a century. This stings today.
Sebastian Kehl (Borussia Dortmund Sport Director): We were incredibly close to claiming victory. It's heartbreaking, but we'll need a few days to process it. We're proud of our showing in the first 65 minutes of the final, and in the first half, we almost played a perfect game. If only we could've converted some of our numerous goal opportunities.
Edin Terzic (Borussia Dortmund Coach): I'm struggling to find the right words. I'm elated with the performance and disappointed by the outcome.
Hans-Joachim Watzke (Borussia Dortmund CEO): It's disheartening to dominate the match and have so many scoring opportunities, only to have Real Madrid take the title.
Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund Goalkeeper): We had our chances. Too bad they won.
Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid): What a privileged experience to be a part of this for the second time! Real Madrid is a difficult opponent, but they've got the resilience and spirit to keep going.
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid Coach): This journey with Real Madrid is magical. I never want to leave this dream.
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): It's been a dream come true playing in such crucial games. This is the best night of my life. Dortmund outplayed us in the first half, ultimately leading 2-0.
Nacho (Real Madrid): This feeling is indescribable. Real Madrid represents my life. We struggled, but our perseverance and self-belief always lead us to success.
Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid Goalkeeper): This is an incredible end to a traumatic season. Simply being able to play in this final with my injured cruciate ligament makes the win even sweeter.
Julian Nagelsmann (German National Team Coach): Bidding farewell to the exceptional player Toni Kroos in his final Real Madrid match is a unique experience. We're looking forward to working hard from next Tuesday, helping him have a well-deserved farewell with the national team at the home European Championship.
Rudi Völler (DFB Sports Director): We're sorry that Borussia Dortmund and EM players Niclas Füllkrug and Nico Schlotterbeck couldn't conquer the Champions League title at Wembley. Still, they held their ground well and can be proud of their international journey. (...) Watching Toni Kroos win his final Real Madrid championship title is a truly remarkable story.
Bernd Neuendorf (DFB President): Borussia Dortmund has every reason to be proud of their Champions League season. Regardless of the place in the final against Real Madrid, they epitomize the values that make football more than just a sport: teamwork, passion, and enjoyment. Crucial minutes in the Bundesliga under discussion Final reaction from Borussia Dortmund's homepage DFB reactions on the BVB homepage
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- Despite Toni Kroos' gratitude for the win, he acknowledged the importance of preventing goals in the first half to secure Real Madrid's victory in the Champions League final.
- Mats Hummels expressed pride in Borussia Dortmund's performance, yet felt disappointment after Real Madrid made a comeback a century into the match, ruining their chance at the title.
- Sebastian Kehl, BVB's sport director, was heartbroken that the team came so close to claiming victory, citing their near-perfection in the first half as a key factor.
- Edin Terzic, the BVB coach, found it challenging to reconcile his elation with the disappointment of the final result, feeling proud of their performance and disappointed by the outcome.
- Hans-Joachim Watzke, BVB's CEO, lamented the team's inability to convert their numerous goal opportunities, leading to Real Madrid's title victory.
- Gregor Kobel, the BVB goalkeeper, highlighted that they had their chances but ultimately came up short, with Real Madrid claiming the title.
- Antonio Rüdiger, a Real Madrid defender, celebrated their victory in the Champions League final, praising his team's resilience and spirit.
- Julian Nagelsmann, German National Team coach, commended Toni Kroos on his exceptional career with Real Madrid and looked forward to working with him in the future.
