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LONDON — Wembley Stadium significantly beefed up its security operation for the Champions League final, with police making 53 arrests that included several pitch invaders. Authorities were intent on avoiding a repeat of the lawlessness that tarnished the Euro 2020 showpiece at England's national stadium. After Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0, police said they "are confident that the overwhelming majority of attempts to gain access to Wembley this evening were unsuccessful thanks to the efforts of officers, stewards and other stadium staff." Three years ago, 2,000 ticketless English fans violently stormed past stewards to get inside to watch their men's national team play Italy in the European Championship final.
