Ballon D'or Karim Benzemas' Brace Wins Real Madrid their 15th Champions League Title

A Nervy Conclusion and Vinicius's Goal

With the second half stretching into an additional 30 minutes, Karim Benzema’s second goal from the penalty spot sealed Real Madrid their 15th Champions League title. The match was a nervy conclusion, as extra time was beginning to look inevitable until Vinicius Junior’s goal.

Madrid’s European Cup Dominance

This latest triumph means Real Madrid have now won Europe’s premier club competition on seven more occasions than any other side. Los Blancos have only failed to score in one of their last 18 European Cup/Champions League finals. That was in their 1-0 defeat against Liverpool in 2022.

Dortmund Push Los Blancos All The Way

Borussia Dortmund started the brighter of the two sides and looked capable of causing Real Madrid a lot of problems. However, as the game wore on the gulf in class began to show, and it was the Spanish side who looked the more likely to break the deadlock.

Benzema and Courtois Shine

In the end, it was Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema who proved to be the difference. The Frenchman scored twice, including a stunning Panenka penalty in the second half of extra time. Thibaut Courtois was also in inspired form for Real Madrid, making several key saves to keep Borussia Dortmund at bay.