Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title on Saturday, June 3, 2024, after defeating Borussia Dortmund with a score of 2-0 at Wembley Stadium. Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. scored the goals for Real Madrid in the match. This victory marked Carlo Ancelotti's fifth Champions League title as a coach, three of which have been with Real Madrid.
Real Madrid's win also had significant implications beyond their own success. Shakhtar Donetsk secured a place in next season's Champions League due to their higher ranking among domestic league winners based on UEFA competition results over the past five seasons. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, missed out on a spot in the competition.
Real Madrid's dominance in European club soccer is expected to continue for another decade. The team has shown remarkable consistency and success in recent years under Ancelotti's management.
The Champions League final began with Real Madrid reflecting on their journey to the title, which included a police escort through Spain's capital on horseback led by Dani Carvajal's father. Archbishop Jose Cobo Cano of Almudena Cathedral expressed his appreciation for the trophy and acknowledged that he didn't know which team Jesus would be supporting.
At Madrid's regional government building, Toni Kroos was regaled with chants of 'Toni, stay!' as fans hoped he would continue to play for the team. Carlo Ancelotti presented gifts to Carvajal, Luka Modric, Kroos and Nacho for their individual achievements in the Champions League.
Florentino Perez remembered Santiago Bernabeu and surpassed his record in European Cup victories. Ancelotti considered this season as one of the best of his entire career and aimed to win another Champions League title.
Davide Ancelotti, Carlo's son and assistant coach, acknowledged dreaming of becoming a head coach someday. Carvajal's father helped escort the team on horseback to Cibeles after Madrid won the Champions League. More than 250,000 people lined the streets for Real Madrid's open-top bus celebration.
Kroos announced Fede Valverde as his heir for his No. 8 shirt and asked Arda Guler to say a few words during the team's 'cigar moment' with Carlo, Davide, and coach Francesco Mauri after their victory. Bellingham gave his first interview in Spanish on Real Madrid TV and expressed happiness about being surrounded by family.
Real Madrid fans celebrated their team's success at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.