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Welcome back to Soul of Sport, Mail Sport's photographic look at the best action across the sporting world.
For our latest episode, our man ANDY HOOPER captured the grand finale to the domestic season as Real Madrid triumphed over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final at Wembley.
Carlo Ancelotti's men were not at their best but that common occurrence never seems to hinder the Spanish giants in the competition. Dortmund huffed and puffed but were ultimately powerless to stop the inevitable Los Blancos.
Second-half goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr secured a record-extending 15th Champions League win for Real.
Our cameraman captured the build-up, which quickly made way for tension and then eventually joy and despair, on a thrilling night of action in the capital.
A huge figure of the iconic Champions League trophy welcomed fans as they arrived for the clash at Wembley
Carlo Ancelotti, 64, was hoisted into the air by his players after claiming his fifth European Cup win
Real Madrid captain Nacho joined fans in the stands after the final whistle as celebrations begun following their latest success
Antonio Rudiger smiles after claiming his second European Cup winners medal, having done so with Chelsea in 2021
Jude Bellingham lifts his hands into the air after capping off a stunning debut season in Madrid with the Champions League win
Vinicius Jr, who scored his side's second goal on the night, is mobbed by adoring Madrid fans
Madridistas rejoice after seeing their side claim a record-extending 15th European Cup win
Borussia Dortmund fans light pyrotechnics ahead of the second half at Wembley Stadium
The Germans brought the passion and fervour from the Westfalenstadion's famous yellow wall to London
A young Madrid fans cries out in glee having seen his team win yet another Champions League trophy
Dortmund fans cheer on their players, who enjoyed several goal scoring opportunities during the game
Toni Kroos signed off from club football in style as he lifted the European Cup for the sixth time
The German shared a touching embrace with his manager after leaving the field to a standing ovation
Rock and roll legend Lenny Kravitz kicked off proceedings with a raucous pre-game show
Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp cheered on another of his former sides alongside his wife Ulla Sandrock
Dortmund fans were hoping Wembley would bring happier memories after seeing their side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Bayern Munich in the 2013 Champions League final
Real Madrid fans enter Wembley expectant of seeing their team record yet another win in the competition
Dejected Dortmund supporters ventured back to their homes and hotels having seen their side come agonisingly close to winning the ultimate prize
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