Here are reasons why the German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund could be poised for a Champions League win in the 2023/2024 final.
With the UEFA Champions League final set to take place on June 1, 2024, here are the must-know reasons why Borussia Dortmund could cause an upset and win the 2023/2024 edition of the competition.
The UEFA Champions League is still one of the most prestigious trophies in Europe. It’s not surprising given the calibre and quality of the clubs that participate in the tournament. The 2024 final which is poised to be an exciting feature already has fans at the edge of their seats following the story of the opponents that would go ahead to head in the fixture.
The final on Saturday, June 1, 2024, will be the final match in the old version of the UEFA Champions League and as such it is expected that there will be so much to play for in the fixture, Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid.
Who will win the 2024 UEFA Champions League title?
Our prediction for the UEFA Champions League title winner for the 2023/2024 season will be the German Bundesliga side, Borussia Dortmund.
This might come as a shock to many but the logical decision would be the club with the highest number of UEFA Champions League titles, Real Madrid, current data and recent sequence of events are however not on their side to ensure this.
Football in Europe in the 2023/2024 season has been uniquely different with top sides causing a major upset in different leagues and even in the UEFA tournament across all levels with this in mind we would highlight 2 reasons that further support our point.
Dortmund dominates UEFA Champions League defensive stats for the 2023/2024 season
For as many who may not know, Borussia Dortmund are leading in major stats of the UEFA Champions League for the 2023/2024 season and it is no surprise that against all odds the German side are in the finals of the tournament. Dortmund have the best defensive record in the UCL this season leading the numbers for tackles, ball recovered and also clean sheets.
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This simply proves that in the tournament so far the team has been solid in defense which has also played a huge role in the team getting the job done upfront. This would be a tough nut to crack for Real Madrid but the doggedness of the side can however turn the tides in their favour.
With the confirmation of a Real Madrid player out of the finals injured, Carlo Ancelotti and his men might be forced to make do with what they have going into the game.
The pattern of the underdogs this season
From the UEFA Europa Conference League to the Europa League, it has been a clear story of the underdogs defying logic and winning the tournament, we would like to believe that this is the season of the underdogs in all UEFA competitions and as such we expect such a story in the 2024 Champions League finals as well.
