Unflappable Ancelotti just refused to blink

A manager less experienced and self-assured might have been jolted after being so outplayed in the first half.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti celebrates with the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London. Picture date: Saturday June 1, 2024.

Whereas Dortmund vowed to paint London black and yellow, it was all white on the night for the Real deal.

The longer Saturday’s final at Wembley went without the Germans making their dominance count, the more likely a 15th trophy was heading to Madrid.