SOUL OF SPORT: Borussia Dortmund huffed and puffed but nothing could deny the inevitable Real Madrid… ANDY HOOPER captured the Champions League final’s thrilling moments at Wembley
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Welcome back to Soul of Sport, Mail Sport’s photographic look at the best action in the sporting world.
For our latest episode, our man ANDY HOOPER captured the grand final of the domestic season as Real Madrid triumphed over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men have not been at their best, but that common phenomenon never seems to bother the Spanish giants in the league. Dortmund huffed and puffed, but ultimately were powerless to stop the inevitable Los Blancos.
Second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr secured a record-extending 15th Champions League victory for Real.
Our cameraman captured the build-up, which quickly gave way to tension and ultimately joy and despair, during an exciting, action-packed evening in the capital.
A huge figure of the iconic Champions League trophy welcomed fans as they arrived for the match at Wembley
Carlo Ancelotti, 64, was hoisted into the air by his players after claiming his fifth European Cup victory
Real Madrid captain Nacho joined fans in the stands after the final whistle as the celebrations began following their latest success
Antonio Rudiger smiles after claiming his second European Cup winners medal after doing so with Chelsea in 2021
Jude Bellingham is throwing his hands in the air after capping a brilliant debut season in Madrid with Champions League glory
Vinicius Jr, who scored his side’s second goal that evening, is mobbed by adoring Madrid fans
Madridistas are delighted to see their side claim a record-extending 15th European Cup victory
Borussia Dortmund fans set off fireworks ahead of the second half at Wembley Stadium
The Germans brought the passion and enthusiasm of the famous yellow wall of the Westfalenstadion to London
A young Madrid fan screams with joy after seeing his team win another Champions League trophy
Dortmund fans cheer on their players, who had several goal scoring opportunities during the match
Toni Kroos ended club football in style as he won the European Cup for the sixth time
The German shared a moving embrace with his manager after leaving the field to a standing ovation
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Lenny Kravitz kicked off the program with a raucous pre-game show
Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cheered on one of his former teams alongside his wife Ulla Sandrock
Dortmund fans hoped Wembley would bring back happier memories after seeing their side suffer a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the 2013 Champions League final
Real Madrid fans enter Wembley expecting their team to record another win in the league
Dejected Dortmund supporters ventured back to their homes and hotels after watching their side come agonizingly close to winning the ultimate prize