Carlo Ancelotti had warned his Real players on the eve of the final that they would play with fear and they certainly suffered from stage fright for large parts of the game - eventually finding a way to win.
Thibaut Courtois was making his first Champions League appearance of the season having recovered from two serious knee injuries and his saves kept Madrid in the game until they struck themselves.
Dortmund's own profligacy ended up costing them dear after a string of first-half chances were missed, including Niclas Fullkrug hitting the post.
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