On Saturday, 1 June, the club season in European football will come to an end. Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid will play in the Champions League final. According to the betting odds for the main European Cup, this final is the clearest-cut match of the 21st century, with one team significantly favored over the other. Additionally, it's unprecedented for an underdog to have odds as high as 6.00, indicating their extremely low probability of winning as assessed by bookmakers.

Real are having one of the best seasons in their history. The team lost just one match in regulation time - Atletico - back last year. Real Madrid has been playing in a conservative, low-effort mode in La Liga for nearly a month, lacking any significant sporting drive. During this period, two major events occurred. Firstly, Toni Kroos retired, making the upcoming match against Borussia his final appearance for Real Madrid. Secondly, Carlo Ancelotti decided on his goalkeeper for the Champions League final, choosing Thibaut Courtois, who only recently returned to fitness at the season's end.

From the not so important news is the status of Tchouameni. The Frenchman will not play in the decisive match. It is an unpleasant loss, but Aurélien is not a systemically important performer.

Otherwise, Real had all the leaders preparing without restrictions. Jude Bellingham got rid of the consequences of the virus. The place of the Briton in the starting lineup does not raise questions.

Borussia previously surprised the bookmakers twice. The team was the main outsider of the Champions League in the quarter-final stage, and then in the semifinal stage. Borussia made two sensations, knocking out Atletico and PSG. At the same time, it is also worth talking about unqualified luck. In the first meeting in Spain, Borussia could have been defeated in the first half. In Paris, PSG created a huge number of chances and xG for three goals, but never broke through Gregor Kobel's possession. Luck was clearly on Borussia's side, which by the quality of play did not quite deserve to make it to the final.

Terzic's side have also been preparing for the decisive match since the semi-final. In the German championship, Dortmund finished only fifth. At the same time will go out in the Champions League in any case, as Germany got an extra trip this season.

Of the significant problems with Borussia's squad are questions over Adeyemi's status. The footballer is expected to be in the matchday squad. He should be fully head a few days before the game.

There is also a story of farewell. Marco Royce will leave the team, although he will not end his career. For him, this is also the last match.

In the final, Real's big advantage is seen. The teams are too far apart in class. Borussia again need a tremendous amount of luck. Bookmakers expect a relatively efficient game. It is far from a fact that Real will risk to act openly. Ancelotti is logical to choose a pragmatic style. Madrid can score a relatively quick goal, and then control the opponent.