The UEFA Champions League is one of the most anticipated tournaments in Europe. The 2024 Champions League final between La Liga giants, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund started as intense as expected.
Before the 2024 Champions League final kicked off, some beautiful moments were recorded at the Wembley Stadium in London with the appearances of world-class managers like Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp.
Inclusively, former Real Madrid players like Raphael Varane and Gareth Bale were also present to watch the 2024 Champions League final.
Incidents before the 2024 Champions League League Final
Real Madrid Fans Getting Scammed With Fake Tickets Ahead of The Final
It was revealed that Real Madrid fans fell victim to a scam and were unable to travel for the 2024 Champions League final.
Some of these fans discovered that their air tickets were not valid after reportedly paying €1,095 (£930) for a round trip.
Former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp was present at the stadium to watch the Bundesliga team play against Real Madrid
Jurgen Klopp was present at Wembley Stadium to watch his former team play against Real Madrid for the Champions League title.
Ahead of the kickoff, the German manager was shown on the big screen, it caught the attention of the fans who were happy to see him. The ex-Liverpool boss received a rousing reception from his former side at Wembley.
Also, Borussia Dortmund fans booed Jose Mourinho after he was shown on the big screen.
Jurgen Klopp was the last Borussia Dortmund manager to take the team to the Champions League final, which happened in 2013. The team lost the Champions League final to Bayern Munich.
Jose Mourinho Presents As A Pundit For The TNT Sports
Jose Mourinho was pictured at Wembley Stadium ahead of the final. The former Real Madrid manager showed his presence as a TNT pundit for the Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund showdown.
The Real Madrid fans in the stadium were glad a former manager was present, which they believe may boost the morale of the team.
Jose Mourinho proceeded to take pictures with the Real Madrid fans.
Raphael Varane And Gareth Bale Pictured At The VIP Stands to Support Their Former Team Real Madrid
Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane was seen together with Real Madrid President Florentino Perez ahead of the Champions League Final.
The French star, who is currently a free agent, was seen at the VIP stand in the Wembley stadium to watch Real Madrid play against Borussia Dortmund.
Also a 2018 Champions League winner with Real Madrid, Gareth Bale was also spotted at the stadium putting on a black suit and trousers.
Roc Nation CEO Jay Z was spotted at the Wembley Stadium Ahead of The Champions League Final
Rap Mogul Jay Z was seen at the Wembley Stadium preparing to watch the Real Madrid game against Borussia Dortmund. The rapper put on a black head warmer and a black jacket, coupled with a shade.
A fan invaded the pitch 28 seconds into the game
An unknown fan invaded the Wembley Stadium pitch and proceeded to take a Selfie with Jude Bellingham in the 28 seconds of the 2024 Champions League final. It was a surprising scene, with no security chasing after the invader.
Another pitch-invader was seen moving around the pitch. He proceeded to take a picture with Vinicius Jr.
Musician Who Performed Before the Beginning of the Champions League Final
Four-time Grammy Award winner Lenny Kravitz was the only artist who performed at Wembley Stadium ahead of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
With the fans more concerned about the game, they failed to relate to Kravitz’s performances despite the flames and fireworks.
