Demonstrate expertise on the Champions League finale

10 intriguing details - Demonstrate expertise on the Champions League finale

On a Saturday night at 9 PM, Borussia Dortmund will compete against Real Madrid for the top prize in European club football. To get you prepared, here are some interesting tidbits about the Champions League final:

10 Fascinating Facts About the Champions League Final

1. How many times has Real Madrid triumphed in the Champions League?

Real Madrid is the undisputed king of this tournament, having won a breathtaking 8 times! No other team has even four titles to flaunt. Their record of 18 final appearances is equally impressive.

1. The Coolest Coach:

Carlo Ancelotti is the most successful coach in Champions League history. With five appearances in a Champions League final, he has firmly cemented his spot. He's also played for eight different clubs and has won a staggering four titles!

1. Real Madrid's Beckham Boys:

Toni Kroos, captain Nacho Fernandez, Luka Modric, and Daniel Carvajal have all bagged five titles each for Madrid. Should they win against Borussia Dortmund, they'll join Paco Gento at the top with six titles.

1. The Record Holder:

Cristiano Ronaldo has an astonishing 183 appearances in the Champions League under his belt. He's ahead of Iker Casillas by a whopping six games.

1. The Top Scorer:

Ronaldo holds another record: he's the leading goalscorer, with a total of 140 goals! Lionel Messi sits second with 129, Robert Lewandowski comes in third with 94, Karim Benzema scores fourth with 90, Raul is fifth with 71, Ruud van Nistelrooy sits sixth with 56, Thomas Muller occupies seventh place with 54, Thierry Henry has 50, Alfredo Di Stefano has 49, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic ends the list with 48.

1. A Quick Strike:

Could the record for the fastest goal in Champions League finals be beaten this year? The Dutchman Roy Makaay fired one in after only 10.12 seconds during a 2007 quarter-final against Real Madrid.

1. The Senior Striker:

Real's legendary figure, Pepe, is the oldest player recording a goal in the Champions League. He scored for FC Porto when he was 40 years and 254 days old, making him the oldest player to score in a Champions League match.

1. Surprising Stat:

Two Borussia Dortmund players - Mats Hummels and Marco Reus - also feature in the top 11 oldest goalscorers. Hummels scored last year's semi-final against PSG at 35 years old, and Reus scored in the second leg against PSV at 34.

1. Naughty Madrid:

Real Madrid has the worst record in the fair play table, accumulating a total of 15 red cards, 12 yellow-red cards, and 580 yellows. They're currently sitting at the bottom of the table.

1. The Prestigious Cup:

The cup has been awarded since 1956, initially to the winner of the European Cup of Champions, and now known as the Champions League. The current trophy is the sixth edition. It stands at a height of 74 centimeters and weighs approximately 8 kilograms. It was made in 2006 by Swiss jeweler Jürg Stadelmann.

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