Preview: Dortmund - Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League Final)

Preview: Bor Dortmund - Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League Final)

The UEFA Champions League final is a much-anticipated game for every football fan. This year Borussia Dortmund will play Real Madrid to crown the champions of Europe. If Real Madrid beats Dortmund, they will win their 15th Champions League title more than any other team. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund will be trying to lift this coveted trophy for the second time in their history. They won it in 1997 when they beat Juventus in the final by 3-1. So, here is everything you need to know about the UEFA Champions League final 2023/24 between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.

The UEFA Champions League final 2023/24 between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will be a thrilling contest as both teams will be looking to get a win. So, here is how you can watch this game on TV and live stream.


How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid on TV / Live steam

  • Date: Sunday 2 June 2024
  • Time: 12:30 am
  • Venue: Wembley Stadium
  • TV channels: Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 2 HD, Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 3 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD
  • Live stream: SonyLIV Website, SonyLIV App, JioTV

Borussia Dortmund's Road to the Final

Borussia Dortmund was in the group of death in the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 group stage. But, they still managed to qualify for the final. Here is how they did it;

UEFA Champions League Group Stage

  • Match 1: PSG 2-0 Dortmund (Parc des Princes)
  • Match 2: Dortmund 0-0 Milan (Signal Iduna Park)
  • Match 3: Newcastle 0-1 Dortmund (St. James’ Park)
  • Match 4: Dortmund 2-0 Newcastle (Signal Iduna Park)
  • Match 5: Milan 1-3 Dortmund (San Siro)
  • Match 6: Dortmund 1-1 PSG (Signal Iduna Park)

UEFA Champions League Round of 16

  • Leg 1: PSV 1-1 Dortmund (Philips Stadion)
  • Leg 2: Dortmund 2-0 PSV (Signal Iduna Park)

UEFA Champions League Quarter-final

  • Leg 1: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Dortmund (Metropolitano Stadium)
  • Leg 2: Dortmund 4-2 Atletico Madrid (Signal Iduna Park)

UEFA Champions League Semi-final

  • Leg 1: PSG 0-1 Dortmund (Parc des Princes)
  • Leg 2: Dortmund 1-0 PSG (Signal Iduna Park)

Borussia Dortmund Recent Form (W, W, W, L, W)

  • Dortmund 1-0 PSG (Signal Iduna Park)
  • Dortmund 5-1 Augsburg (Signal Iduna Park)
  • PSG 0-1 Dortmund (Parc des Princes)
  • Mainz 3 - Dortmund (Mewa Arena)
  • Dortmund 4-0 Darmstadt (Signal Iduna Park)

Borussia Dortmund Injury Update

  • Ramy Bensebaini: Inner ligament injury (Ruled Out)
  • Abdoulaye Kamara: Unknown injury (Ruled Out)
  • Julien Duranville: Muscle injury (Ruled Out)
  • Mateu Morey: Cold (Ruled Out)

Borussia Dortmund Team News & Predicted Lineup

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic doesn’t have much worries as far as the injuries go. All of his main players who played a key role this season are fit and ready to face Real Madrid. Bensebaini, Kamara, Duranville, and Morey are the players who will miss out on the final.

Borussia Dortmund predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1) Kobel, Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Adeyemi, Brandt, Sancho; Fullkrug.


Real Madrid's Road to the Final

Real Madrid are undefeated in the UEFA Champions League this season. They had a smooth run into the final of the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 even though they had tough opponents to face. Here is how they got to the final of the UEFA Champions League 2023/24.

UEFA Champions League Group Stage

  • Match 1: Real Madrid 1-0 Union Berlin (Santiago Bernabéu)
  • Match 2: Napoli 2-3 Real Madrid (Diego Armando Maradona Stadium)
  • Match 3: Braga 1-2 Real Madrid (Estádio Municipal de Braga)
  • Match 4: Real Madrid 3-0 Braga (Santiago Bernabéu)
  • Match 5: Real Madrid 4-2 Napoli (Santiago Bernabéu)
  • Match 6: Union Berlin 2-3 Real Madrid (Olympiastadion Berlin)

UEFA Champions League Round of 16

  • Leg 1: RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid (Red Bull Arena Leipzig)
  • Leg 2: Real Madrid 1-1 RB Leipzig (Santiago Bernabéu)

UEFA Champions League Quarter-final

  • Leg 1: Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City (Santiago Bernabéu)
  • Leg 2: Manchester City (3) 1-1 (4) Real Madrid (Etihad)

UEFA Champions League Semi-final

  • Leg 1: Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid (Allianz Arena)
  • Leg 2: Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (Santiago Bernabéu)

Real Madrid Recent Form (W, W, W, D, D)

  • Real Madrid 2-1 Bayern Munich (Santiago Bernabéu)
  • Granada 0-4 Real Madrid (Nuevo Estadio de Los Cármenes)
  • Real Madrid 5-0 Alaves (Santiago Bernabéu)
  • Villareal 4-4 Real Madrid (Estadio de la Cerámica)
  • Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis (Santiago Bernabéu)

Real Madrid Injury Update

  • Aurelien Tchouameni: Foot injury (Ruled Out)
  • David Alaba: Cruciate ligament tear (Ruled Out)

Real Madrid Team News & Predicted Lineup

Tony Kroos will play his last game for Real Madrid in this UEFA Champions League final. Real Madrid have a set team. So, they will not be looking to change a lot. Therefore, you can expect almost the same team that played against Bayern at Bernabeu. The only change could be Camavinga coming in for the injured Tchouameni.

Real Madrid predicted lineup: (4-3-1-2) Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius.


Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid: Odds & Predictions

If you are wondering what are the betting odds of the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, then here is what you need to know;

Winning Odds

  • Borussia Dortmund: 3.45
  • Real Madrid: 1.34

Full-Time Result Odds

  • Borussia Dortmund: 5.30
  • Real Madrid: 1.65
  • Draw: 4.10

The UEFA Champions League final will be a closely contested game. However, Real Madrid are the most successful side in this competition. So, they will be favorites to win this game. On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund will be the underdogs in this game. Although upsets are quite common in football, we expect that Real Madrid will clinch their 15th Champions League title by beating Dortmund. The score prediction is Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Real Madrid.