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Jay Z brings Hollywood glamour to Wembley to watch his client Vinicius Junior star for Real Madrid in Champions League final as Los Blancos hope to win their 15th major European trophy against German underdogs Borussia Dortmund

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Jay-Z was spotted bringing Hollywood glamour to Wembley while watching his client Vincius Junior star for Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

The rapper was seen at the stadium wearing a black jacket and hat to cheer on the Brazilian forward, who is part of his Roc Nation Sports company.

Vincius Jr joined Jay-Z’s firm last year after it acquired the Brazilian TFM Agency.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, was also spotted at the match, in which Los Blancos are hoping to seal a record-extending 15th European title.

Wembley also got a taste of America with a pre-match performance by rock star Lenny Kravitz.

The 60-year-old Kravitz performed shortened versions of three of his songs in a six-minute set on the pitch before kick off.

Kravitz, whose daughter is actress Zoë Kravitz, began with ‘Fly Away’ and finished with ‘Are you Gonna Go My Way.’

Rapper and record producer Jay-Z at Wembley Stadium for the Champions League final

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. is part of Jay-Z's sport management company Roc Nation Sports

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. is part of Jay-Z’s sport management company Roc Nation Sports

Jay-Z holding up a Spanish flag, as he arrives at Wembley to watch Los Blancos take on Dortmund

Jay-Z holding up a Spanish flag, as he arrives at Wembley to watch Los Blancos take on Dortmund

London mayor Sadiq Khan was also spotted at the match on Saturday evening

London mayor Sadiq Khan was also spotted at the match on Saturday evening

Mr Khan stands at the game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid

Mr Khan stands at the game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid

The former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was also pictured in the stands

The former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was also pictured in the stands

American band Lenny Kravitz entertained fans before kickoff with a setlist of three songs

American band Lenny Kravitz entertained fans before kickoff with a setlist of three songs 

Kravitz, 60 performed hits including  'Fly Away' and  'Are you going to go my way' at the centre of the pitch

Kravitz, 60 performed hits including  ‘Fly Away’ and  ‘Are you going to go my way’ at the centre of the pitch

Fireworks erupt on the pitch as Lenny Kravitz concludes his pre-match performance

Fireworks erupt on the pitch as Lenny Kravitz concludes his pre-match performance

Meanwhile fans without tickets for the Champions League final have descended on Wembley Stadium in the hopes of getting in to see Dortmund take on Real Madrid this evening.

Hopeful supporters were seen standing outside the stadium with signs asking for spare tickets for the clash. One Dortmund fan hoping to get a sight of the action held a message on his phone reading ‘need tickets’.

Those who don’t manage to grab a last minute ticket will be able to watch the game on large screens outside the stadium. 

On Saturday afternoon Borussia Dortmund fans were in a buoyant mood this afternoon as they hoped to spoil Madrid’s party. 

Scenes on the tube showed excited supporters singing ‘Hey Jude’ on their way to Wembley, while other pictures showed central London in a sea of yellow as fans of the north west German club arrived in the capital.

Fans of Real Madrid and Dortmund descend on Wembley Stadium ahead of the Champions League final clash tonight

Fans of Real Madrid and Dortmund descend on Wembley Stadium ahead of the Champions League final clash tonight

Los Blancos have won the Europe’s top trophy more than any other club, and go into the match as favourites to lift their 15th title, while Dortmund look to put right their loss to Bayern Munich at the final at the same stadium 11 years ago.

Some fans from both clubs have descended on the stadium early, with the game not kicking off until 8pm, though some decided to take in the sights of the English capita before they head to the game. 

Drinks have been flowing, and fans of both teams have been chanting the songs of their respective teams. 

Dortmund fans were seen riding around on a double decker ‘Yellow Wonder Wall’ bus near Piccadilly Circus.  

A hopeful Dortmund fan holds up a message on his phone saying 'need tickets'

A hopeful Dortmund fan holds up a message on his phone saying ‘need tickets’

A Real Madrid supporter hoping to get into the match holds up a sign saying 'buying ticket'

A Real Madrid supporter hoping to get into the match holds up a sign saying ‘buying ticket’

Dortmund fans were captured singing Hey Jude while travelling to Wembley on the Tube

Dortmund fans were captured singing Hey Jude while travelling to Wembley on the Tube

A Dortmund fan asks for a spare ticket on Oxford Street, central London

A Dortmund fan asks for a spare ticket on Oxford Street, central London

Dortmund are hoping to cause an upset tonight against serial winners Real Madrid

Dortmund are hoping to cause an upset tonight against serial winners Real Madrid

Excited fans line up on the approach to Wembley ahead of the final

Excited fans line up on the approach to Wembley ahead of the final

Borussia Dortmund fans were seen on a 'Yellow Wonder Wall' bus at Piccadilly Circus

Borussia Dortmund fans were seen on a ‘Yellow Wonder Wall’ bus at Piccadilly Circus

Other Dortmund fans arrived at Wembley early to take in the atmosphere outside the stadium

Other Dortmund fans arrived at Wembley early to take in the atmosphere outside the stadium

Fans have been gathering at merchandise stands selling scarves, hats and more

Fans have been gathering at merchandise stands selling scarves, hats and more

Fans were seen standing on the top deck of the bus singing, as people on the streets got their phones out to take videos of it passing by.

Hordes of their Real Madrid counterparts headed to the fan park at Trafalgar Square.  

Some fans were singing Beatles classic ‘Hey Jude’ in honour of their star midfielder, Bellingham, who could play a massive part in the trophy returning to the Santiago Bernabeu tonight.

The England international has enjoyed a stunning debut season since joining from their opponents tonight, Dortmund, scoring 23 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions.

However, while there was a jolly atmosphere among supporters, others suggested there was a ‘strange vibe’.

Football hooligans and anti-lockdown protesters are among the ‘thousands’ of Tommy Robinson supporters to descend on central London today calling for the resignation of Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley. 

The protest started at Victoria Station before they marched down to Westminster. 

Twitter user Richard Williams said: ‘A strange vibe in central London today. Fans of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund eating and drinking and singing before tonight’s Champions League final at Wembley, and gangs of men on their way to the ‘Tommy Robinson‘ rally in Westminster.’

Fans took in some sight-seeing on their trip to London before heading down to the stadium

Fans took in some sight-seeing on their trip to London before heading down to the stadium

Real Madrid fans posed for pictures at Piccadilly Circus where there was a fan park

Real Madrid fans posed for pictures at Piccadilly Circus where there was a fan park

Real Madrid are going for their 15th Champions League trophy when they play Dortmund

Real Madrid are going for their 15th Champions League trophy when they play Dortmund

Police officers have gathered outside Wembley Stadium in preparation for the final

Police officers have gathered outside Wembley Stadium in preparation for the final

Real Madrid supporters were singing and dancing in central London - fully expecting their side to win a 15th Champions League trophy

Real Madrid supporters were singing and dancing in central London – fully expecting their side to win a 15th Champions League trophy

Dortmund fans started early on the beers ahead of tonight's match where they will be underdogs

Dortmund fans started early on the beers ahead of tonight’s match where they will be underdogs

Other fans headed out to Regent Street to check out an alternative fan park, while some were seen grabbing selfies in front of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. 

Meanwhile, some Real Madrid fans had an entertaining trip to London, with one person stating they travelled on a ‘broke Barcelona’ plane. 

In a video which included the caption: ‘There was no other plane to go to London,’ it showed that the plane they were about to board had a Barcelona design with some of the Catalan club’s players on the side of it.

Inside the plane the back of each seat also had a Barcelona logo.

A lot of eyes will be on whether Bellingham or his fellow English compatriot Jadon Sancho can emerge victorious tonight.

Fans have been showing for their support for both sides with a Dortmund supporter kissing the badge and a Real Madrid fan holding up a 50/50 scarf

Fans have been showing for their support for both sides with a Dortmund supporter kissing the badge and a Real Madrid fan holding up a 50/50 scarf

Jude Bellingham goes for glory with Real Madrid

Jadon Sancho will hope to end his loan spell with the Champions League trophy

A lot of eyes will be on English compatriots Jude Bellingham (left) and Jadon Sancho (right) as they go for glory for their respective sides

Sancho is on loan at Borussia Dortmund following his falling out with Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.

Meanwhile, there will be last games for Toni Kroos for Real Madrid and Marco Reus at Borussia Dortmund respectively. 

Luka Modric is expected to sign a new contract with Los Blancos, who are also expected to announce the signing of Kylian Mbappe in the days following the final.

Some fans were enjoying their drinks in London on Friday, with Jamie Carragher enjoying a pint with Borussia Dortmund fans, after he previously enjoyed a boozy night out in the Yellow Wall for their semi-final clash with PSG. 

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