Dutch water polo player Britt van den Dobbelsteen mirrored a famous 2014 World Cup tactic during the Champions League final on Friday evening. In 2014, Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul was substituted in specifically for a penalty shootout, a move that proved successful. Van den Dobbelsteen similarly entered the game at a crucial moment – the penalty shootout of the Champions League final – to attempt to influence the outcome. The move evoked memories of Krul’s dramatic intervention, earning comparisons to the “Tim Krulletje” strategy. Van den Dobbelsteen described the resulting emotional release as something she may never experience again. The article highlights the psychological impact and strategic gamble of employing such a substitution in a high-pressure situation.