Real Madrid claimed their 16th UEFA Champions League title on Saturday night, defeating Bayern Munich 3-2 in an electrifying final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin in front of a record-breaking attendance of 100,024 fans.
Kylian Mbappé was the hero of the night, scoring twice including a stunning 88th-minute winner that sent the packed stadium — and millions of viewers worldwide — into raptures. The French forward, in his first Champions League final for Madrid, also assisted the opening goal.
“This is the greatest night of my career,” said Mbappé in his post-match interview. “I dreamed of this as a child, and to do it with this club, in front of this crowd, is beyond words.”
Bayern had twice taken the lead through Harry Kane and Leroy Sané, but Madrid showed their characteristic resilience, fighting back each time before Mbappé’s late winner sealed a dramatic victory.
The match drew an estimated global television audience of 450 million, making it one of the most-watched sporting events in history.
Get more like it — subscribe to LatitudeWire for free.