Champions League Final: Why Dortmund vs Real Madrid Was Paused 30 Seconds After Kickoff?

• This year's Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid did not have the ideal start anticipated
• The game had to be paused 30 seconds after kickoff, with fans gathered at the iconic Wembley Stadium registering their displeasure
• Here is the reason why the ultimate match in club football was briefly interrupted immediately after Slavko Vinčić blew his whistle

The 2023–24 UEFA Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid got off to a rocky start.

Just 30 seconds into the highly anticipated match, a small group of pitch invaders managed to breach security, causing the game to be halted.

Both teams, eager to make history at the iconic Wembley Stadium in Saturday's grand finale, had to endure a brief stoppage shortly after kickoff.

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Why Champions League final was paused after kickoff?

According to The Independent, the start of the ultimate match in club football was far from ideal, as the game was briefly halted due to pitch invaders.

One invader made a beeline for Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham to take a selfie before snapping photos of himself in the centre circle.

All the invaders wore t-shirts bearing the name of streamer Mellstroy, as noted by Football London.

A fourth invader was stopped before entering the field. The incident caused a two-minute delay, with fans booing from the stands.

This disruption overshadowed the beginning of the showpiece final at Wembley Stadium, but security eventually removed the pitch invaders.

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In the said game, Real Madrid once again showcased their knack for success in the Champions League, securing a record 15th title despite being outplayed by Borussia Dortmund, as reported by Sports Brief.

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Edin Terzic's team dominated the first half, applying relentless pressure on Los Blancos.

However, Madrid came through Dormtund's wave of attacks unscathed.

A combination of the woodwork, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, and Dortmund's missed opportunities ensured the Spanish giants did not concede in the opening exchanges.

The breakthrough came when Dani Carvajal headed in a precise corner from Toni Kroos. With Dortmund pushing hard for an equaliser, Vinicius Junior delivered the decisive blow, sealing the victory.