Julian Ryerson recently made headlines with his comments regarding Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, labeling them as the 'same sh*t.' The Borussia Dortmund star's remarks were met with criticism from the Spanish press, who perceived it as a lack of respect towards their Champions League final opponents, Real Madrid.
Dortmund secured their spot in the UCL final at Wembley on June 1 after defeating Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals. This set up a showdown with Real Madrid, who overcame Bayern Munich in their semifinal clash.
The possibility of a repeat of the 2013 all-German final was thwarted when Bayern Munich suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Madrid, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate loss. Dortmund now faces the challenge of stopping Carlo Ancelotti's side from clinching their 15th Champions League title.
Despite being considered underdogs in the knockout phase, Dortmund's players have shown confidence and determination. Mats Hummels, the goalscorer in the second leg against PSG, took to Twitter to express his team's resilience, stating, 'So many teams wanted to play against us. Luckily we are really nice guys and made it to the final so that as many as possible of them get the chance.'
Julian Ryerson's nonchalant attitude towards their final opponents, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich drew attention. The Norwegian defender's comment that Madrid and Bayern are 'the same sh*t' was met with mixed reactions. While some viewed it as disrespectful, others saw it as a display of the team's fearless spirit.
Ryerson, likely to start as the right back in the final, emphasized Dortmund's determination to bring the cup home, regardless of the opponent they face. His comments, made with a smile, reflected the team's confidence after eliminating strong contenders like Atletico Madrid and PSG.
As Dortmund prepares to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Ryerson's words have sparked debate and scrutiny. However, his intention to convey a bold and unwavering attitude on behalf of his team is evident, setting the stage for an exciting showdown at Wembley.
