Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti has described the 15th Champions League trophy as ‘tougher than expected’.
Real Madrid produced a professional performance to beat Dortmund 2-0 in the Champions League final on Saturday night and the veteran admitted the triumph was tough.
The Los Blancos scored two late goals by Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior to seal a record 15th Champions League trophy.
“I never get used to it, because it was difficult, very difficult, more than expected. In the second half we were better, more balanced, fewer losses… This is a dream that continues,”
“In the first half we were a bit lazy, we had losses and they played what they wanted,” the Italian added.
“After the first half we had, we didn’t even deserve to go the changing room with a level score… but this is football and we’re very, very happy,” said Real defender Dani Carvajal, who scored the first goal.
“I have always dreamed of playing in these games,” Bellingham said.
“You go through life and there are so many people who say you cannot do things. I was alright until saw my mum and dad’s face.
“My little brother is there and I’m trying to be a role model for him. I cannot put it into words. The best night of my life.”
For Dortmund, it was another Champions League final loss at Wembley, which also hosted their 2013 defeat by Bayern Munich.
Dortmund defender Mats Hummels said his team had played with courage but lost to more ruthless opponents.
“They have been doing it for what feels 100 years like that,” Hummels said.
Dortmund coach Edin Terzic said his side had lacked killer instinct.
“We could not be rewarded for our chances. But they were ice cold and they are deserved champions,” he said.
