Former Real Madrid star, Kaka has expressed his confidence in Los Blancos’ ability to clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League trophy.
The highly anticipated UEFA Champions League final is upon us, with 14-time winners Real Madrid gearing up to face Dortmund at the iconic Wembley Stadium on Saturday, June 1st.
As fans eagerly await the clash, former football legends such as Kaka, Dimitar Berbatov, and Mascherano have weighed in with their predictions for the game.
The 2006 Ballon d’Or winner, Kaka, who spent a significant part of his career with Real Madrid, has predicted that Real Madrid will secure their 15th Champions League title.
On the other hand, Mascherano has predicted that Marco Reus will end his career at Dortmund with a Champions League triumph.
Berbatov, however, anticipates a close contest, suggesting that while Real Madrid has historically been dominant in the competition, the final could be a tightly contested affair.
Kaka’s endorsement adds to the excitement surrounding the highly anticipated clash.
Real Madrid secured their spot in the final by defeating Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, while Borussia Dortmund overcame Paris Saint-Germain to set up this thrilling encounter.
Dortmund’s upcoming appearance in the Champions League final will mark their third time in the prestigious event. Their previous victory in the competition was in 1997.
With Kaka’s backing, Real Madrid fans are hopeful that their team will emerge victorious in what promises to be a memorable match.
“I’m very happy that Real Madrid are again in the Champions League final. They had a spectacular season. I hope and I believe that we will win the 15th Champions League,” Kaka said (via @MadriXtra).
The kick-off time for the match is 8 pm.
Real Madrid boasts an impressive Champions League record, having won the trophy 14 times, making them the competition’s most successful team.
Entering the match as favorites, the Spanish giants clinched La Liga with a 10-point lead and secured their spot in the final by defeating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate in the semifinals.
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund has had a season filled with ups and downs, finishing fifth in the Bundesliga.
Despite their domestic challenges, Dortmund showed remarkable resilience in the Champions League, defeating Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout stages to reach the final.
They now prepare for the ultimate showdown against Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium.
