UCL Final: Michael Essien backs former club Real Madrid to beat Dortmund

Ghanaian legend Michael Essien has tipped Real Madrid to clinch the Uefa Champions League trophy in Los Blancos’ final showdown against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley tonight.

Essien, who is a brand ambassador for betting company Sporty, backed Real Madrid to win a 15th Uefa Champions League crown, predicting a 2-1 victory.

Essien, fondly known for memories at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea, played on loan for Real Madrid in the 2012/13 season.

In his time with Real Madrid, Essien made 21 appearances across all competitions and scored two goals in that same period.

Notably, in the Champions League, Essien finished with a winners medal in 2012 after Chelsea beat Bayern Munich on penalties at the Allianz Arena.

The 2012 winners medal was preceded by a runner-up finish in 2008 to Manchester United in the first-ever all-English Uefa Champions League final.

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Story by: Andrews Sefa Bamfo| univers.ug.edu.gh