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It is the biggest game of the season and this year, it will be the first time in the history of the Champions League that two clubs from the same city will face each other in the final. On May 24th, Real Madrid will face Atlético Madrid at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica for the Champions League final.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid will appear in the first Champions League final since 2002. Carlo Ancelotti ensembled some of the biggest stars in his squad and brought the Real Madrid mythos back to live. Cristiano Ronaldo is on the form of his life and already scored 16 Champions League goals this season. Ronaldo, Bale and di María are fast and create a threat for any team. Real Madrid also scored the most goals in the current Champions League competition (37).
Ancelotti’s team convinced especially after beaten Bayern Munich with 5:0 on aggregate in the semi-final. Bayern was beaten will fast, precise and deadly counter attacks and a strong Cristiano Ronaldo. In previous rounds, Real already beat Juventus Turin, Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund.
However, Real is struggling in La Liga where they chasing Atlético Madrid and Barcelona in the title race. Real lost twice against FC Barcelona and managed only one draw against Atlético this season.
Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid is playing one of the best seasons in the history of the club. Manager Diego Pablo Simeon transformed the team into one of the best teams in La Liga and took the team to the Champions League final. Atlético only lost 4 matches this season and beat teams such as AC Milan, FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC on the road to the Champions League final.
Simeon’s team is picked with lots of world class players such as Diego Costa, Villa, Diego, Gabi and Raul Garcia. Diego Costa is chased by all top clubs and scored 27 goals in La Liga as well as 8 in the Champions League. Atlético is playing great attacking football with superb players.
Atlético is currently leading the La Liga 2 points ahead of Real Madrid and 3 points ahead of FC Barcelona. Atlético wants the ultimate triumph this season and secure the league as well as the Champions League.
Rivalry
The Madrid derby (El Derbi madrileño) is one of the biggest games of the season along with the El Clasico. However, this time both teams still competing for the La Liga and the Champions League title. The winner will certainly set themselves apart from the rival. This will be a truly special game for both teams.
Champions League Final Tickets
In order to secure Champions League final tickets, one has to enter the UEFA application process from March 10th to March 21st. A successful applicant will be notified by email until April 7th and will receive 2 tickets.
Champions League Final tickets start at €70 (Category 4) and increase according to category (category 3: €160, category 2: €280, category 1: €390). Ticket packages are also available for one child accompanied by one adult – category 2: €140 (1 adult + 1 child ticket).
Champions League Final 2013: Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
The Champions League final will see Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund competing for the European crown. The final will be held on May 25th at the Wembley Stadium in London. It’s the first time two German teams facing each other in the final.
Photo: Wembley National Stadium Ltd
There can be no argument that these two sides have been the best pair in this seasons competition, with the likes of Juventus, Real Madrid and Barca all eliminated by the two finalists.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich’s sensational 7-0 aggregate triumph over Barcelona standing out during their run to the Final, with the comfortable two legged victory over Italian Champions Juventus also of note. Bayern Munich have just claimed the Bundesliga title in Germany with six games to spare and as such dethroning their Final opponents in the process, they have a wealth of world class players including Dutch Flyer Arjen Robben, Frenchman Franck Ribery, and Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic amongst a host of German Internationals, including Captain Philipp Lahm. In addition to winning the German title in the shortest time period in German football history, Bayern Munich are also in the final of the German Cup, so are aiming to create more history by capturing a momentous treble.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund’s route to the final has also been impressive, with their character and determination shown in abundance during their victories over Spanish sides Malaga and Real Madrid. The last season’s Bundesliga champions, Borussia Dortmund have quality players of their own in Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, whose four first leg goals proved enough for the Germans to go through against Real in the semi-final. They can also call upon Marco Reus, and Bayern Munich bound midfielder Mario Gotze, whom they hope will be fit in time for the final.
Wembley Stadium
The match is to be staged at London’s Wembley Stadium and is an iconic theatre in which to stage Europe’s showpiece Final. Both teams will take great satisfaction in playing at Wembley as it is such a historical arena throughout World Football.
