UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
What is the all-time head-to-head record between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund?
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund has produced some memorable moments in European football for us to evaluate about the coming UCL final.
Madrid and Dortmund, with two of the most passionate fan bases in Europe, have faced each other multiple times in the UEFA Champions League, and now they will have to go at it one more time, this time at the final of the competition.
The Germans, who beat Mbappe and his PSG team 2-0 on aggregate, will now have to travel to England and try to beat the might of Real Madrid and their 14 European trophies. Once more, Los Blancos had an epic night that will be remembered for years to come when they bested Bayern Munich 2-1 at home. The Germans had this on their hands, and in less than two minutes, it slipped through their hands, just like it did to Man City and the truth is that no one should ever think that Real Madrid is finished, not until the final whistle is done.
Who has the upper hand between Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund?
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have faced each other 14 times in the UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid won 6 times, while Dortmund won 3 times, in addition to 5 draws.
Here are some of the most historical matches.
- 1998 Champions League Semifinals: Real Madrid won the first leg 2-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu, thanks to goals from Fernando Morientes and Christian Karembeu. Dortmund couldn’t overturn the deficit in the second leg. Aggregate score: Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund.
- 2013 Champions League Semifinals: Dortmund stunned Madrid in the first leg, winning 4-1 at Signal Iduna Park. Robert Lewandowski scored four goals for the German side. Despite Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory in the return leg, Dortmund advanced to the final. Aggregate score: Borussia Dortmund 4-3 Real Madrid.
- 2014 Champions League Quarterfinals: Madrid dominated the first leg, winning 3-0 at home. Gareth Bale, Isco, and Cristiano Ronaldo were on target. Dortmund fought back in the second leg, winning 2-0, but Real Madrid progressed to the next round. Aggregate score: Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund.
2024 Champions League Final
The 2024 Champions League final will be the first time these two clubs compete for the trophy. Both teams boast talented squads. Real Madrid, with a blend of seasoned veterans and emerging talents, faces a Dortmund side eager to reclaim their European glory, it promises to be a great match.