“Time for Real Madrid’s streak to end” - Borussia Dortmund coach Edin Terzic makes defiant claim ahead of UCL final
Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has made a defiant claim ahead of his side's clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League final this weekend. The tactician reckoned that it's time for the Spanish giants' incredible winning streak in the final of the competition to finally come to an end.
The highly anticipated moment is almost upon us. Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund will prove their mettle when they go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, (June 1) for the chance to claim Europe's most prestigious prize.
Carlo Ancelotti's side appears to be favorites heading into the face-off. They're the most successful club in the history of the Champions League and their record at this stage of the competition is nothing short of sensational.
The Galacticos have triumphed in each of the last eight times they made it into the final. Their most recent appearance came up against Liverpool in 2022 - a game they won 1-0 to raise their total number of triumphs in the tournament to a staggering 14.
Regardless, Edin Terzic isn't allowing Los Blancos' Champions League success to intimidate him and his men.
Ahead of their face-off on Saturday, the Borussia Dortmund manager was bullish about his team's chances as he aimed to finally crush the Spanish giants' record in the competition's finals.
"It’s time for Real Madrid’s streak, eight games and eight wins in finals, to end," the tactician said in quotes conveyed by Madridxtra on Twitter.
This season's Champions League final promises to be an exciting battle, with both sides certain to put in their best efforts for the trophy. It remains to be seen if there will be an upset this time around.
Exploring Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund's paths to the Champions League final this season
The two clubs endured difficult expeditions to make it to the Champions League final this season. From the group stage through the knockout phase, they came up against some of the finest clubs in the continent.
Borussia Dortmund fought against the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Newcastle United in a group of death in group F but managed to finish atop the rankings. They went on to clash with PSV Eindhoven, Atletico Madrid and PSG (again) in the knockout phase to reach the final.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, competed against the likes of Napoli, Sporting Braga and Union Berlin in Group C and also came out on top before squaring it up with RB Leipzig, Manchester City and Bayern Munich in the knockout stage.