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A pitch invader takes a selfie with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior at Wembley

Wembley pitch invaders arrested following final delay

Three pitch invaders at the start of Saturday's Champions League final at Wembley have been arrested.

Nacho Fernandez lifts the Champions League trophy for Real Madrid at Wembley

Wasteful Dortmund pay the price as Madrid rule again

Real Madrid were crowned kings of Europe for a record-extending 15th time with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.

Soccer • 01 Jun 24

Champions League final: Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid recap

Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid face off at Wembley in the 2024 Champions League final

Soccer • 01 Jun 24

Edin Terzic keeps an eye on his troops in training at Wembley on Friday

Outsiders status causes no concern for Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic wants his players to embrace their underdog tag and insists past disappointments only fuel the will to win the Champions League.

Soccer • 01 Jun 24

Carlo Ancelotti is flanked by Luka Modric and Toni Kroos during training at Wembley on Friday

Ancelotti: Fear factor will spur Real Madrid on

Carlo Ancelotti wants his Real Madrid players to feel the fear of the Champions League final when the anthem plays ahead of kick-off at Wembley.

Soccer • 01 Jun 24

The current squad is a blend of youth and experience

Real seeking to establish new Champions League dynasty

Real Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium tonight with Carlo Ancelotti's side seeking to add another chapter to the club's already astonishing love affair with European soccer's elite trophy.

Soccer • 01 Jun 24

Toni Kroos will retire from football after the upcoming European Championships

Kroos to hang up boots after Euro 2024

Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has announced he will retire after this summer's European Championship.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel gets into it with the linesman

Tuchel rage at Bernabeu 'betrayal' that sent Bayern out

Thomas Tuchel vented his frustration at the "disastrous decision" to rule out a potential Matthijs de Ligt equaliser after Bayern Munich missed out on the Champions League final following a 4-3 aggregate loss to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 09 May 24

Joselu celebrates scoring the decisive goal at the Bernabeu

Super-sub Joselu's late brace sparks Real joy

A dramatic late double by Joselu sent Real Madrid through to the Champions League final at Wembley after a 4-3 aggregate win over Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Soccer • 08 May 24

An exciting encounter with a twist at the finish as Madrid progressed

Champions League recap: Madrid 2-1 Bayern (Agg: 4-3)

Real Madrid have edged Bayern Munich to secure a place in the Champions League final.

Soccer • 08 May 24

Real Madrid celebrate their victory over Cadiz CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid

Europe: Real crowned La Liga champs as Barcelona beaten

Real Madrid were crowned LaLiga champions after beating Cadiz 3-0 at Santiago Bernabeu before Barcelona slipped to defeat.

Soccer • 04 May 24

Harry Kane: 'It's all to play for next week'

Kane has faith Bayern can achieve Bernabeu glory

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane said their 2-2 draw with Real Madrid in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final is "a little disappointing" but has full belief they can qualify next week.

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Vinicius Junior tucks away a penalty to equalise for Real Madrid

Real hit back as absorbing Munich clash ends all square

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr scored twice, including an 83rd-minute penalty, to snatch a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in an entertaining Champions League semi-final, first leg.

Soccer • 01 May 24

Champions League: Bayern Munich 2-2 Real Madrid recap

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Thomas Tuchel will be hoping Harry Kane can inspire his side against Real Madrid

Tuchel hoping 'tactics and luck' enough against Real

Thomas Tuchel admits Bayern Munich will need luck if they are to overcome Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final, as he encouraged his side to play with freedom in tonight's first leg at the Allianz Arena (live on RTÉ2/RTÉ Player).

Soccer • 30 Apr 24

Arda Guler celebrates his goal, which handed Real Madrid the win

Euro wrap: Guler strike moves Madrid closer to title

Teenager Arda Guler scored on his first league start to move Real Madrid within four points of winning their 36th La Liga title with a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

Lamine Yamal thought he'd scored at the Bernabeu

Barca could demand replay with Real over 'phantom goal'

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has threatened legal action and could demand a replay after his side were denied a goal against Real Madrid at the weekend.

Soccer • 23 Apr 24

Europe: Real bite back to beat Barca and close on title

Real Madrid took a giant leap towards the LaLiga title after Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time goal secured a 3-2 win against arch-rivals Barcelona.

Soccer • 21 Apr 24

Rodri of Manchester City and Luka Modric of Real Madrid

I 'saw only one team' - Rodri bemoans Madrid's tactics

Rodri claims he "saw only one team" trying to win as he bemoaned Real Madrid's tactics following Manchester City's heartbreaking Champions League quarter-final loss.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Pep Guardiola looks on during the penalty shootout

Guardiola has 'no regrets' after City's European exit

Pep Guardiola insisted there were no regrets after Manchester City's bid to retain their Champions League crown ended in a heartbreaking penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid.

Soccer • 18 Apr 24

Andriy Lunin saves penalty from Bernardo Silva

City pay the penalty as Real hang tough to advance

Real Madrid have beaten Manchester City 4-3 in a penalty shootout to progress to the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they'll face Bayern Munich.

Soccer • 17 Apr 24