Real Madrid clinched their eleventh Champions League title by outplaying Atletico Madrid 5-3 on penalties at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.
Real Madrid looked the stronger side during the first half first with Sergio Ramos giving them the lead after just 15
minutes. Toni Kroos whipped in a well timed cross to find Bale who headed the ball for Sergio Ramos to tap the loose ball into the net.
However Diego Simeone’s smart move to bring in super-sub Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco changed the dynamics of the game. Carrasco fired from close range to pull one back for Atletico Madrid in the 79th minute. This goal could have been the match decider had Antoine Griezmann not shot the penalty against the crossbar in the 47th minute.
Both the clubs missed some close chances with Atletico Madrid stepping up the gas much higher in the second half and the extra-time. The cross-town rivals were level after 120 minutes of action at San Siro with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the decider in the penalty shootouts.
Both the sides had chances to score in the extra-time period but lacked the finishing touch and eventually the match had to to be decided on penalty shootouts.
Juanfran failed to score the 4th spot kick for Atletico Madrid, hitting his shot against the post. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the last one for Madrid to seal his third Champions League title and eleventh for the club.
??????????➕? ?#LAUNDECIMA!#HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/Or3QpJRoDB
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
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Here’s how the Bernabéu celebrated winning #LaUndecima!#HalaMadrid #RMUCL https://t.co/ZxslmPRyru
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
How many #UCLfinal wins do you have now, @Cristiano? pic.twitter.com/D9Je13noYI
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
???#LAUNDECIMA IS OURS! ??#HalaMadrid #RMUCL pic.twitter.com/C7KBTnaMjH
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
A familiar name is going on the #UCL trophy…#UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/S5tNIWq7MP
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
Zinédine Zidane becomes the 8th coach in history to win the competition in his debut campaign! #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/R1Or63wrt9
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal #RealMadrid does it again, beat #AtleticoMadrid 5-3 on penalties to win #ChampionsLeague title. https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #RMAATL
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
#UCLFinal
Real Madrid ✅✅✅✅✅ Cristiano
Atlético de Madrid ✅ ✅ ✅?— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#UCLFinal
Real Madrid ✅✅✅✅
Atlético de Madrid ✅ ✅ ✅? @Juanfrantorres— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#UCLFinal
Real Madrid ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ Ramos
Atlético de Madrid ✅ ✅ ✅— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#UCLFinal
Real Madrid ✅ ✅ ✅
Atlético de Madrid ✅ ✅ ✅ @saulniguez ¡Gooooooool! #NuncaDejesDeCreer #UCLFinal— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
Penalty 5: @GarethBale11 ⚽✅
Real Madrid 3-2 Atlético#RMUCL— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
Penalty 4: Gabi ⚽✅
Real Madrid 2-2 Atlético#RMUCL— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Penalty 3: #Marcelo scores #Real Madrid 2-1 #Atlético. https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
Penalty 2: Griezmann ⚽✅
Real Madrid 1-1 Atlético#RMUCL— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
Penalty 1: @Lucasvazquez91 ⚽✅
Real Madrid 1-0 Atlético#RMUCL— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
Penalty 1: @Lucasvazquez91 ⚽✅
Real Madrid 1-0 Atlético#RMUCL— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Penalties to decide the #UEFA #ChampionsLeague Final. #Atletico– 1 #RealMadrid -1 https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
The 2016 #UCLfinal will be decided by a penalty shoot-out… @realmadrid or @Atleti? pic.twitter.com/pkEKzuVzdD
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal TWO minutes of added time…Will the game be decided now or in the penalties? #RMAATL 1-1. https://t.co/YY24kgPT0b #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
116′ – Partey (in) – Koke (out) (Atlético). #UCLfinal
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
Jan ‘The Wall’ Oblak…
Casemiro ✋ Benzema ✋ Ronaldo ✋#UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/LoMXyQHFok— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
112′ Yellow card for Pepe.#RMUCL
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
109′ | 1-1 | @filipeluis leaves injured. @Lucas5hernandez enters. #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
The Atléticos have sore throats from chanting on the stands! One last effort! #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/f7zmArjLBz
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal HALF-TIME (in extra time) Who will win the neck to neck battle of nerves? #RealMadrd-1, #Atletico-1 https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Great Chance!! #Griezmann goes for a flying overhead kick, the ball just goes a bit over the top https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Fact – #Atletico‘s both European Cup finals went to extra time – 1974 & 2014. https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB pic.twitter.com/OIs3LiCHgK
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
93′ | 1-1 | Danilo floors @CarrascoY21. Yellow card for the winger. The Belgian is being a nightmare. #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal 92’|1-1| Long range attempt from #Casemiro but blocked by #Oblak. Live – https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB #RMAATM #RMAATM
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
WE HAVE EXTRA TIME!
Fantastic #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/Kr2nQw5jJ2— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
90+3′ Yellow card for Ramos.#RMUCL
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Three minutes of added time, Can #RealMadrid or #Atletico pull it off before extra-time? https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB #RMAATM
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
.@usainbolt would be proud, @Simeone! #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/uY9Oy5xzaB
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
Yannick Carrasco celebrates his second #UCL goal in style with his partner! ? #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/he4hhSFwFR
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Super-sub #Carrasco fires from close range to pull one back. Goal!! #Atletico-1 #RM-1 Live- https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB #RMAATM
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
79′ | 1- 1 | GOAAAAAAL!!!!! @CarrascoY21 #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/TmdFQGh9gR
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
77′ – Lucas Vázquez (in) – Benzema (out) (Real Madrid). #UCLfinal
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
Hoping against hope…
Can Atletico find an equaliser? #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/RNn6lk3dyx— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
72′ Zidane makes his second substitution with @isco_alarcon replacing @ToniKroos. ?#APorLaUndecima #RMUCL #HalaMadrid
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal 70′ – #Benzema almost scored the second, #Atletico goalkeeper makes a brilliant save to deny him. https://t.co/YY24kgyi8D #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
It ain’t over till it’s over… #uclfinal #rmaatl #RMAAtleti pic.twitter.com/mXK2lZIwhM
— Timo Strömer (@Timo_Stroemer) May 28, 2016
62′ | 1-0. The team touches the ball non-stop looking for a gap in the white defense. #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/ezVK0Vx5my
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
We’re into the last 25 minutes at the San Siro and we’re still 1-0 ahead thanks to a first half @SergioRamos goal. ?
VAMOS REAL!!!#RMUCL
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Almost an equaliser for #Atletico. Well struck volley form #SaúlÑíguez, goes wide of the right post. https://t.co/02fx9pERQf #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal 58′ | 1-0. Strong finish from @Koke6, very close to Keylor’s left top corner!!! #RMAATL Follow live – https://t.co/02fx9pERQf #FTB
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
54′ | 1-0. Touching the post! The finish by Savic from the small box is almost the equaliser! #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal 52′ | 1-0. #Carvajal leaves injured. #Danilo enters for him.Follow live scores – https://t.co/02fx9pERQf #FTB @FootTheBall
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
52′ We’ve made our first change with @DaniCarvajal92 replaced by Danilo. ?
Real Madrid 1-0 Atlético #RMUCL
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
That @AntoGriezmann penalty miss in photos… #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/tpRUZAznHk
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
47′ | 1-0. Penalty foul of Pepe to @Torres shot by @AntoGriezmann that hits the crossbar. #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal 47mins – Penalty to #Atletico… #Greizmann misses it, hits the crossbar #RMAATL Follow live scores – https://t.co/02fx9pERQf #ftb
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
Hard to spot, yes, but a linesman should spot this! This is the #uclfinal for f**k sake! pic.twitter.com/qcixtyIzmw
— Tab (@TerryAbban) May 28, 2016
Was the Ramos Goal an Offside???
#uclfinal #UCLFacts – When @realmadrid have led at half time, they have only lost once against @Galatasaray #RMAATL https://t.co/02fx9pERQf
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Half time. #RM still maintain the 1-0 lead. #Greizmann looking determined, #Atletico pushing harder. https://t.co/02fx9pERQf
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
Sergio Ramos in good company…
Players who have scored in two #UCLfinal(s) – Ramos, Messi, Raúl, Ronaldo & Eto’o. pic.twitter.com/JkU8Mxqwcm
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
HALF-TIME!
Sergio Ramos’ 15th-minute goal has put the 10-time champions in charge at the break. #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/12bgyrzkvo— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal 43mins –#Greizmann fires a right footed shot but just a bit wide of the post. Follow live – https://t.co/02fx9pERQf #RMAATL 1-0
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
43 – CHANCE! @AntoGriezmann escapes the clutches of @Casemiro, but pulls a low shot wide of the left post. #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/YLSCAp7juo
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
Zizou. Staying cool… #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/lxSBLuluVC
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal – Well struck volley from #Greizmann to beat #Navas …. Not a Goal!!! Offside given. Live – https://t.co/02fx9pERQf #RMAATL
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
34′ | 1-0. @AntoGriezmann tried to score from the top! Keylor saved the left-footed drive! #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal Cross from #Benzema but #Oblak makes a good safe, clears it with his right hand. Follow live – https://t.co/02fx9pERQf #RMAATL
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
32′ | 1-0. Oblak clears with his right hand! The cross was from Benzema. #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
25′ | 1-0. Finish from @Juanfrantorres from the top that’s too high! Come on! Come on! Come on! #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
20′ | 1-0. Our team keeps pushing looking for an opportunity. #NeverStopBelieving pic.twitter.com/U7TH4UIabD
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
00:43 hrs IST – Diego Simeone’s side trying to regain composure as Real Madrid dominate ball possession.
Deja vu for @Atleti fans… @SergioRamos‘ 1st #UCL goal since the 2014 #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/NJPBRu7MSh
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
#uclfinal – #RealMadrid takes the lead. #ToniKroos freekick – #SergioRamos taps the loose ball into the net. https://t.co/02fx9pERQf
— FootTheBall (@FootTheBall) May 28, 2016
00:35 hrs IST:- Toni Kroos whips the ball in from a free-kick, Gareth Bale flicks it with a header for Ramos to tap it in.
15′ GOOOOOOOOOOAL by @SergioRamos!!! | Real Madrid 1-0 Atlético
#APorLaUndecima #HalaMadrid #RMUCL pic.twitter.com/krz45WTn1d— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
11′ | 0-0. Carvajal is booked after a clear foul on @AntoGriezmann. #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal goes for a recless sliding tackle on Antoine Griezmann. Referee shows a yellow card. First of the match for Real Madrid.
0-0 | 5’ GREAT SAVE FROM OBLAK ON THE GOAL-LINE! The reflexes of the Slovenian save the 1-0. Spectacular! #NeverStopBelieving #UCLFinal
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
The Squads are announced
They are the ones chosen to defend our badge.
It is our 11 for the big final of the @ChampionsLeague. #UCLFinalhttps://t.co/sfsVX3Eg24— Atleti English (@atletienglish) May 28, 2016
Here’s our starting XI for the Champions League final! ?✅#APorLaUndecima #RMUCL #HalaMadrid pic.twitter.com/qUgFF929jM
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) May 28, 2016
Get #GameReady as @Atleti & @realmadrid meet for the second time in the #UCLfinal!https://t.co/D76tYiHcxB
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2016
A #UCLfinal coach today, but he used to do this!
Does Zidane make your #alltime11? https://t.co/DrcTwKmywe @Parishttps://t.co/vr7nDjLprm
— UEFA EURO 2016 (@UEFAEURO) May 28, 2016
Atmosphere at the Bernabéu absolutely buzzing as fans prepare to enter and watch on big screens #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/IguaqUeZIo
— Joseph Walker (@UEFAcomJoeW) May 28, 2016
