Real Madrid’s UCL win marred by fans’ ticket scam and hoax

Real Madrid secured their 15th Champions League title with a dramatic 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund; thanks to late goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius.

The match at Wembley saw Los Blancos struggle for much of the game. In addition, Dortmund missed several key opportunities to take the lead.

Real Madrid were not at their best for the majority of the match, with Borussia Dortmund creating numerous chances, especially in the first half. Karim Adeyemi was particularly wasteful, missing a golden opportunity after rounding Los Blancos goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois but failing to score.

Nicklas Fullkrug also struck the post, highlighting Dortmund’s dominance in creating chances.

Despite holding a significant portion of possession, Madrid found it difficult to penetrate the Germans’ defense and create clear-cut opportunities.

The game seemed destined for extra time until Carvajal broke the deadlock with 15 minutes remaining. Rising highest to meet a Toni Kroos corner, Carvajal headed the ball into the far post. Thus, he gave giving Madrid an unexpected lead.

To make matters worse for Borussia, Vinicius sealed the victory for his side seven minutes later. He capitalized on a defensive error by Ian Maatsen to chip the ball over Dortmund’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. The Brazilian’s goal ensured that Madrid lifted the trophy, with manager Carlo Ancelotti celebrating his fifth Champions League title as a coach.

Champions League crowd vulnerable to various frauds

However off-field issues, particularly concerning scams that left hundreds of fans stranded and defrauded, marred Real Madrid‘s triumph. Reports indicated a significant increase in ticket scams, highlighting the need for greater vigilance and security measures for future high-demand events.

The Financial Times say that experts have cautioned fans to be on the lookout for ticket scams. Con artists try to cash in on the insane demand for tickets to events like the Champions…

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Author : Martina Alcheva

Publish date : 2024-06-02 16:48:27

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