Dortmund Predicted XI to Face Real Madrid: Champions League Final

Here is how FootballCritic believe Borussia Dortmund will line up against Real Madrid in the Champions League final

 
9:15am on Saturday 1st June 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Borussia Dortmund have no fresh injury concerns heading into the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

The biggest club game of the season takes place this Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London, with BVB going for their second European Cup triumph, while Los Blancos are aiming to win the European Cup/Champions League for the 15th time.

Here's how the Madrid squad is shaping up ahead of this huge clash.

Dortmund Team News

Ramy Bensebaini, Julien Duranville and Mateu Morey are unlikely to be passed bit for Dortmund, though none of them would have played a major part in the game anyway.

There are still concerns over Sebastien Haller as he has yet to regain full fitness since an ankle problem, but Niclas Fullkrug would have led the line regardless.

Gregor Kobel will start in front of a back four of Julian Ryerson, Mats Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck and on-loan Chelsea man Ian Maatsen.

Emre Can and Marcel Sabitzer will start in defensive midfield, with Salih Ozcan and Felix Nmecha options off the bench.

Key player - Dortmund

35-year-old Mats Hummels has been back to his best in the Champions League for Dortmund this season, and was particularly impressive in the two semi-final victories over PSG.

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Jadon Sancho, Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi will be the attacking midfield trio behind sole striker Niclas Fullkrug.In attacking areas, Edin Terzic can call upon Marco Reus, Donyell Malen, Sebastien Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko off the bench.

This will be Reus' final game in a Dortmund shirt.

Dortmund predicted XI in Champions League final

Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi; Fullkrug

FAQs

What was the score the last time Dortmund played Real Madrid? In December of 2017, Madrid defeated Dortmund 3-2 in the Champions League group stage.

Who is Dortmund's top scorer? Donyell Malen and Niclas Fullkrug have both scored 15 goals in all competitions this season.

Who is Real Madrid's top scorer? Jude Bellingham has scored 23 goals in all competitions this season.

What time does the match kick-off? The game commences at 2000 GMT.

For all of the analysis of the match as it happens live, check out our Preview and Live Update page for the game

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