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The clear division between Borussia Dortmund's and Real Madrid's accomplishments in the Champions League is undeniable: while Dortmund has only won once (in 1997), Real Madrid has amassed an impressive 14 titles, surpassing the combined achievements of both Milan (7 titles) and Bayern (6 titles). Fans can watch the Champions League final live on the following channels.
On free TV, ZDF will be airing the match. Moderator Jochen Breyer (41) and the experienced team of Per Mertesacker (39) and Christoph Kramer (33) will be covering the championship, starting at 19:25 with the pre-reporting. Oliver Schmidt (52) will take over the commentary of the game at 21:00, which will take place at London's Wembley Stadium. The entire broadcast can be streamed for free through ZDF's media library.
DAZN subscribers have another option to follow the Champions League final. Moderator Laura Wontorra (35) and expert Michael Ballack (47) will be providing live coverage from 20:15, while Jan Platte will join for commentary at 21:00.
Emotional Moments Ahead in the Champions League Final
Several German football greats are set to experience memorable moments in this year's Champions League final. For Germany's midfield general, Toni Kroos (34), it will be his last game in a Real Madrid jersey. Moreover, Dortmund legends Marco Reus (35) and Mats Hummels (35) are playing their final games at the highest level for the black and yellow team. If Real Madrid emerges victorious, Kroos would become the most decorated player in the competition with six titles.
Real Madrid has a perfect record in European finals against German teams, with wins in 1960 (against Eintracht Frankfurt 7:3) and 2002 (against Bayer Leverkusen 2:1), during which Ballack played in the match. The last time Real Madrid lost a European final was in 1981, against Liverpool (0:1). While a comparison of their head-to-head stats may offer Dortmund some optimism (3 wins Dortmund, 5 draws, 6 wins Madrid), the only thing that matters on Saturday evening is tuning in to the TV.
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Despite Dortmund's history in the Champions League being limited to one victory in 1997, the match against Real Madrid promises excitement. This year, Borussia Dortmund's storied players Marco Reus and Mats Hummels are set to play their final games at the highest level.
Oliver Schmidt will be responsible for commentating the game on ZDF as it begins at 21:00, while DAZN subscribers can also tune in for live coverage with Michael Ballack and Jan Platte.
In the Champions League finals, Real Madrid has had a perfect record against German teams, with victories in 1960 and 2002. In 1981, however, they lost against Liverpool. The head-to-head stats may offer Dortmund some optimism, but the outcome of the match is uncertain.
For Real Madrid's midfield general, Toni Kroos, this will be his last game in a Real Madrid jersey. A victory in this final would make him the most decorated player in the competition with six titles.
The Champions League final will take place at London's Wembley Stadium, with fans able to watch it live on television or stream it for free through ZDF's media library.
ZDF's coverage of the final will be led by moderator Jochen Breyer and experienced team members Per Mertesacker and Christoph Kramer.
In 2002, Michael Ballack played in the Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen, which Real Madrid won.
Despite the clear division between Dortmund and Real Madrid's achievements in the Champions League, the competition remains unpredictable, making every game a must-watch.
In the build-up to the European Championship, many German football greats will have emotional moments in the Champions League final, adding an extra layer of excitement to this year's tournament.
