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Glasgow, Cardiff, and now London - Real Madrid's island games
JAMES NALTON previews the side’s dazzling upcoming set of fixtures including the 14-time winners’ first ever time contesting a European Cup final in London

WHEN Real Madrid face Borussia Dortmund at Wembley today, it will mark the first time the 14-time winners have ever contested a European Cup final in London.

Today’s game will be the eighth time Wembley has hosted the final of the tournament now known as the Champions League, making it the most common host of its final game.

The record 14-time winners and the record eight-time hosts had avoided each other until now, despite the Spanish giants appearing in 17 finals in total.

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