Real Madrid head in at half time in their UEFA Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund tied at 0-0.
Los Blancos are aiming for a 15th European Cup/Champions League title at Wembley Stadium against their Bundesliga opponents.
However, despite starting the final as strong favourites, they have struggled for momentum in the opening 45 minutes.
Dortmund have risen to the occasion in London with two crucial chances missed by Edin Terzic’s team.
German international Karim Adeyemi showed superb pace and calmness to race in behind, and past Thibaut Courtois, before Dani Carvajal recovered to make a vital tackle.
Two early opportunities for Borussia Dortmund 😱
Karim Adeyemi goes too wide before Niclas Fullkrug HITS THE POST! 💥
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🚨🚨| What a HUGE opportunity for Karim Adeyemi!pic.twitter.com/9FrPeQYwFu
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The caused a bounce effect for Terzic’s charges as Niclas Fullkrug poked a close range effort against Courtois’ post which could have be called back for a VAR offside.
Courtois again denied Adeyemi before the break, with Fullkrug unable to head home the rebound, and Real Madrid were grateful for the whistle.
Niclas Fullkrug was inches away from giving Dortmund the lead 🤯
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Real Madrid will need a response in the second period on the back of a poor opening at Wembley.
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