Unhappy BVB: "They consistently employ this tactic ..."
Real Madrid claimed the Champions League title after Borussia Dortmund failed to convert their first-half dominance into goals. The match flew in the usual pattern - Real Madrid took the victory. Kroos, one of Madrid's playmakers, expressed the significance of the win, stating that it signifies "unfathomable amounts." On the other hand, Dortmund's players and officials expressed their disappointment over the loss.
Mats Hummels, a Borussia Dortmund player, said on ZDF, "We played a terrific game today. I'm extremely proud of the team. We demonstrated courage, heart, and footballing talent. Unfortunately, we missed a goal, and that led to a counter-attack goal. That's a certain quality as well, but we were just missing a bit of fortune in the match."
Toni Kroos, a Real Madrid player, emphasized the importance of the victory, stating, "Fortunately, we didn't concede a goal in the first half, which would have been likely. It took us a long time to become the better team."
Edin Terzic, Borussia Dortmund's coach, observed, "We carried out an impressive display and almost deserved more than a 0-2 loss. In the first half, we had a dominant performance. The only difference was that Madrid possessed the killer instinct that we lacked today, and that made them deserving winners."
Sebastian Kehl, the sporting director of Borussia Dortmund, expressed his feelings at DAZN, "I feel drained at this moment. We've worked hard to reach this day, investing a lot of effort. We were close and it will take a few days for us to recover. We put up a commendable performance in the final. However, we're still extremely disappointed because we wanted to win this match."
Gregor Kobel, a Borussia Dortmund player, summarized the team's sentiments on ZDF, "We're just disappointed now, the disappointment is immense. We had our chances and should have capitalized on them. Reaching the final is still a significant achievement."
Jude Bellingham, a Real Madrid player, acknowledged Dortmund's superiority in the first half, stating at DAZN, "We were honest about it. Dortmund played better in the first half and could have had a 2-0 or even a 3-0 lead. Yet, they didn't eliminate us, and we fought back. I have great respect for Dortmund and will always appreciate their support during my time there. It's a shame that it culminated in this direct confrontation. That's just how football can be sometimes."
Antonio Rüdiger, another Real Madrid player, expressed his appreciation for the victory on ZDF, "It's unbelievable that I can experience this for the second time. It was a difficult game, especially in the first half. In the second half, we brought more rhythm and intensity to the match."
Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's coach, mentioned, "It was a challenging match, especially during the first half. In the second half, we managed to bring more pace and intensity to the game."
Hans-Joachim Watzke, the CEO of Borussia Dortmund, expressed his usual disappointment on ZDF, "I'm thoroughly disappointed. It's typical. We played well, but we had to be ahead by then. After almost an hour, we grew tired, and Madrid took advantage of it. You can't pin the defeat on the team; they played well. We're proud to be here."
Bernd Neuendorf, the DFB President, concluded, "Borussia Dortmund has every reason to be proud of their recent Champions League season. The loss in the final against Real Madrid doesn't change that. Terzic's team represents values that make football less enjoyable without them: team spirit, sympathy, and love for the game. Although I'm close to the Dortmund supporters, I'd also like to congratulate our national players at Real Madrid, Toni Kroos and Antonio Rüdiger, on their success. They will certainly increase my expectation of the EURO, as we'll see players from Dortmund and Madrid together in the German jersey."
