Despite facing record Champions League winners Real Madrid, Reus told Xinhua, "We have collected so much energy and positive moments that we feel we can overcome any challenge."
For Real Madrid, the Champions League final may seem like business as usual, "They may be less nervous because they are used to competing at this top level," said the Dortmund striker. "But that's not how you win finals. It's the performance on the day that determines the winner. I'm incredibly ambitious to end my time at Dortmund with a win at Wembley," said the former German international.The 34-year-old Reus played in his first Champions League final during his first season with Borussia Dortmund in 2013 and is now full of hope at the prospect of closing this chapter of his career with another final.
He said, "It feels like a cycle is closing, which will start in 2013 and end in the 2022 finals before my departure."
After twelve years wearing the black and yellow shirt, Reus would depart, intending to continue his career in one of Germany's neighboring countries. "Don't want to live too far away for family reasons," he explained.
Dortmund are well aware of the extraordinary quality of their opponent.“As a team and individually they have tremendous quality,” Reus admitted.
However, Reus believes Dortmund have shown resilience in both the group stage and knockout rounds over the past months. "After beating Eindhoven, we knew everything was possible. Then came the duel against Atlético and it felt like we were in a coma," Reus said. He said the win against Paris felt like changing boundaries and opening the door to a very special season finale.Reflecting on the Champions League season, Reus described it as "a journey through all the ups and downs, but we always kept our heads up."
It has been over ten years since their first final, and "I feel blessed to be involved in another final. We are determined to cross the finish line this time. It still feels like a fairy tale to me." Seems like."
Reus mentioned conversations with veteran defender Mats Hummels about the "unfinished business" of the Champions League final.Facing Real Madrid at Wembley in the final feels like an opportunity the team missed in 2013 when they lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the so-called German final.
In weeks without competitive play, the entire team under coach Eddie Terzic has focused solely on the clash with Real Madrid. "It feels like we're in a tunnel and moving toward a bigger goal," Reuss said.
Although Dortmund may be seen as the underdogs, "We all know that anything can happen in a game. Coming out on top this Saturday is what is etched in our minds," Reus concluded.
For Real Madrid, the Champions League final may seem like business as usual, "They may be less nervous because they are used to competing at this top level," said the Dortmund striker. "But that's not how you win finals. It's the performance on the day that determines the winner. I'm incredibly ambitious to end my time at Dortmund with a win at Wembley," said the former German international.The 34-year-old Reus played in his first Champions League final during his first season with Borussia Dortmund in 2013 and is now full of hope at the prospect of closing this chapter of his career with another final.
He said, "It feels like a cycle is closing, which will start in 2013 and end in the 2022 finals before my departure."
After twelve years wearing the black and yellow shirt, Reus would depart, intending to continue his career in one of Germany's neighboring countries. "Don't want to live too far away for family reasons," he explained.
Dortmund are well aware of the extraordinary quality of their opponent.“As a team and individually they have tremendous quality,” Reus admitted.
However, Reus believes Dortmund have shown resilience in both the group stage and knockout rounds over the past months. "After beating Eindhoven, we knew everything was possible. Then came the duel against Atlético and it felt like we were in a coma," Reus said. He said the win against Paris felt like changing boundaries and opening the door to a very special season finale.Reflecting on the Champions League season, Reus described it as "a journey through all the ups and downs, but we always kept our heads up."
It has been over ten years since their first final, and "I feel blessed to be involved in another final. We are determined to cross the finish line this time. It still feels like a fairy tale to me." Seems like."
Reus mentioned conversations with veteran defender Mats Hummels about the "unfinished business" of the Champions League final.Facing Real Madrid at Wembley in the final feels like an opportunity the team missed in 2013 when they lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich in the so-called German final.
In weeks without competitive play, the entire team under coach Eddie Terzic has focused solely on the clash with Real Madrid. "It feels like we're in a tunnel and moving toward a bigger goal," Reuss said.
Although Dortmund may be seen as the underdogs, "We all know that anything can happen in a game. Coming out on top this Saturday is what is etched in our minds," Reus concluded.
