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The Real Madrid team has had an exceptional season, marked by a dynamic team and brilliant performances, particularly during important matches where Bellingham, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr particularly stood out.

Group stage journey

Let’s talk about Real Madrid’s Champions League season. Real Madrid finished first in their group ahead of Napoli. From the start of the competition, the team displayed unwavering determination, securing decisive victories against teams such as Braga and Union Berlin. Their technical and tactical mastery was evident throughout this phase.

Round of 16: RB Leipzig

In the round of 16, Real faced RB Leipzig. Thanks to a great Vinicius Jr, Real won the first leg 1-0 and confirmed their superiority in the return with a 2-1 victory, Vinicius once again at the top of his game. The second leg was marked by a superb performance from Andriy Lunin, who made several decisive saves to maintain Real’s advantage.

Quarts de finale : Manchester City

In the quarter-finals, Real Madrid met a formidable opponent: Manchester City. The first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu was a high-level clash, ending 3-3 thanks to an exceptional collective including Valverde, Rodrygo and Vinicius. During the return match, despite Manchester City dominating, Real knew how to remain disciplined in defense and won the penalty shootout 4-3, with an imperial Lunin, who saved two crucial penalties.

Semi-finals : Bayern Munich

Real Madrid then faced Bayern Munich in the semi-final. In Munich, Vinicius was impeccable, scoring twice to snatch a 2-2 draw. During the return match, despite the advantage taken by the Munich residents, Real knew how to keep calm and come back to score thanks to a double from Joselu, thus qualifying for the final against Borussia Dortmund, who had eliminated teams such as PSV, Atlético Madrid and PSG. The defensive solidity of the team, led by Aurélien tchouaménie and Antonio Rüdiger, was essential to counter the Bavarian assaults.

Final: Borussia Dortmund

For this final, Real Madrid were favorites, given the form of both teams. During the first half, the Borussia Dortmund attackers came up against an excellent Thibaut Courtois, despite Madrid’s slight domination. In the second half, Real Madrid showed a completely different face. In the 74th minute, Carvajal opened the scoring with a header from a corner perfectly taken by Toni Kroos. The Dortmund players looked to equalize, but a defensive error allowed Bellingham to recover the ball and serve Vinicius, who scored the second goal for the Merengues. The match ended with a score of 2-0 in favor of Real Madrid.

Thus, Real Madrid won their 15th Champions League title this season, thanks to an exceptional team and a great coach, Carlo Ancelotti. The team must be congratulated for this incredible season, marked in particular by the departure of Toni Kroos, who will be missed by the team next season. It is also worth noting that players like Luka Modric, Nacho, Carvajal and Toni Kroos won their 6th Champions League this season with Real Madrid. With a team full of young talents like Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni, and new arrivals next season.

In addition, the impeccable management of Florentino Pérez and the strategic vision of the club have made it possible to attract promising talents, thus ensuring the sustainability of Real Madrid’s success. Next season promises to be exciting with new challenges and the opportunity to continue writing the club’s glorious history.