By By Habeeb Ibrahim
Real Madrid have cemented their status as the most successful team in Champions League history, defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the 2023/2024 final.
In a tense match at the Wembley Stadium, two second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior. The win marks Real Madrid’s record-extending 15th Champions League title, solidifying their position as the most successful team in the competition.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances in the first half. However, it was Real Madrid who found the breakthrough in the 73rd minute, with Dani Carvajal scoring a stunning goal. Vinicius Junior doubled the lead in the 82nd minute, securing the win for Real Madrid.
The victory was met with jubilation by the Real Madrid players and fans, as they celebrated their historic triumph.
Below are the Real Madrid’s triumphs in the UEFA Champions League finals:
1.Real Madrid vs. Stade Reims(1956): Real Madrid faced off against Stade Reims in 1956, with Alfredo Di Stefano scoring a hat-trick and Hector Rial adding one goal to secure Real Madrid’s first-ever UEFA Champions League title.
2.Real Madrid vs. Fiorentina (1957): Alfredo Di Stefano and Francisco Gento each found the net, securing a 2-0 victory and clinching the title in the year 1957.
3. Real Madrid vs. Milan(1958): In the 1958 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Milan, Alfredo Di Stefano scored two goals for Real Madrid, while Hector Rial also contributed to the scoreline. This resulted in a victory for Real Madrid, with a final score of 3-2.
4. Real Madrid vs. Milan (1959): In the 1959 UEFA Champions League final clash between Real Madrid and Milan, Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas secured the victory for Real Madrid. Di Stefano and Puskas each scored a goal. The final score of the match was 2-0 in favor of Real Madrid, as they added another European title to their trophy cabinet.
5. Real Madrid vs. Eintracht Frankfurt(1960): In the 1960 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt, Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas delivered an unforgettable performance. Di Stefano scored a hat-trick, while Puskas surpassed even that feat by scoring four goals. Their combined efforts led Real Madrid to a 7-3 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, securing yet another European title for the Spanish club. Di Stefano and Puskas’ performance is remembered as one of the best in a European final.
6. Real Madrid vs. Partizan(1966): In the 1966 UEFA Champions League final match between Real Madrid and Partizan, goals from Fernando Serena and Amancio Amaro secured victory for Real Madrid. Their contributions helped Real Madrid to triumph over Partizan.
7. Real Madrid vs. Ajax(1998): In the 1998 UEFA Champions League final clash between Real Madrid and Ajax, Predrag Mijatovic’s lone goal proved decisive in the match, as Real Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Ajax. This single strike sealed the triumph for Real Madrid, earning them another UEFA Champions League title.
8. Real Madrid vs. Valencia(2000): In the 2000 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Valencia, Fernando Morientes, Steve McManaman, and Raul were the scorers for Real Madrid. Their goals contributed to Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Valencia, securing the UEFA Champions League title for Real Madrid.
9. Real Madrid vs. Bayern Leverkusen(2002): In the 2002 UEFA Champions League final clash between Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, Raul and Zinedine Zidane were the goal scorers for Real Madrid. Raul’s goal and Zidane’s secured a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid over Bayer Leverkusen.
10. Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid(2014): In the 2014 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, the goal scorers for Real Madrid were Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Each player scored one goal, contributing to Real Madrid’s comeback from a trailing position to a 4-1 victory after extra time.
11. Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid(2016): In the 2016 UEFA Champions League final clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, the goal scorers for Real Madrid were Sergio Ramos and Yannick Carrasco (own goal). Sergio Ramos scored the opening goal for Real Madrid, while Yannick Carrasco inadvertently scored an own goal, contributing to Real Madrid’s 5-3 victory on penalties after the match ended 1-1 in regular time.
12. Real Madrid vs. Juventus(2017): In the 2017 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus, the goal scorers for Real Madrid were Cristiano Ronaldo, Casemiro, and Marco Asensio. These goals contributed to Real Madrid’s 4-1 victory over Juventus, securing their 12th UEFA Champions League title.
13. Real Madrid vs. Liverpool: In the 2018 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, the goal scorers for Real Madrid were Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale. Real Madrid’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool, secured their 13th UEFA Champions
14. Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: 2022 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, the goal scorers for Real Madrid were Luka Modric, Vinicius Junior, and Karim Benzema. Luka Modric contributed with a goal, while Vinicius Junior scored twice, securing a 4-1 victory over Atletico Madrid
15. Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund(2024): In the 2024 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, the goal scorers for Real Madrid were Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior. Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior each found the back of the net, showcasing their skill and determination in the final match. Their goals were instrumental in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, securing their 15th UEFA Champions League title. This triumph further solidified Real Madrid’s legacy as one of the most successful clubs in European football history.
