Brazil legend Rivaldo is backing Borussia Dortmund to win the Champions League final at the weekend.
The German side will face Real Madrid at Wembley for a chance to win Europe's top title and they face it as the 14-time winners stand in their way.
Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain to reach the final and Los Blancos narrowly edged out Bayern Munich.
Madrid's dominance in LaLiga makes them favorites for the competition in the English capital but that does not guarantee them the coveted prize.
They are at the top of the European pedigree but Dortmund are no pupovers and are determined to get their revenge at Wembley.
11 years ago they met Bundesliga rivals Bayern at the same stadium and lost in heartbreaking fashion.
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But there is hope for BVB fans that they can achieve something amazing this weekend and Rivaldo believes they will get the job done.
Speaking to Betfair, he said: “The real favorites in the final.
“A few weeks ago, I said it would be Real Madrid vs Borussia, so I got the last chance!
“However, I also said that the champion will be Borussia. I think Madrid are favourites, for sure, but Borussia comes with a lot of belief.
“They know how to play this tournament, they know how to play in difficult games. We saw it in the two games they played against PSG, winning both legs.
Yes, Real Madrid are favourites, but I'm still on Borussia Dortmund to be champions.
For Dortmund 🖤💛
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Marco Reus will be playing his last game for Dortmund and will be hoping to cause an upset and go out in style.
Madrid are a formidable opponent to face in a European final and there is a feeling that Dortmund will have to play a perfect game to get the job done.
Rivaldo added; “We will not ignore the number of titles they have won in the biggest club football competition.
“They should be congratulated for everything they have achieved in this competition. A team that knows how to play in the Champions League.”
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