What an unforgettable Champions League final! On Saturday night in Lisbon, Real Madrid secured their 10th European title in dramatic fashion, defeating Atletico Madrid 4-1 after extra time.
The match was full of suspense from start to finish. Atletico Madrid had the upper hand for most of the match. They took the lead in the 36th minute thanks to Diego Godin‘s header after a risky exit by Iker Casillas. With Diego Costa injured in the 9th minute, Atletico had to fight on with a weakened attack, but they managed to keep Real Madrid at bay for a long stretch.
In the 93rd minute, Sergio Ramos emerged as the hero once again, scoring a crucial equalizer with a header to send the game into extra time.
In extra time, Gareth Bale became the savior, heading in a brilliant Di Maria cross in the 110th minute, putting Real Madrid ahead. Marcelo sealed the win with a stunning solo run, scoring under Thibaut Courtois‘s arm in the 118th minute. Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo added a fourth goal with a penalty in the final moments, securing his second Champions League title (after his win with Manchester United) and his 17th goal of the season.
A final that will be remembered for its drama, comebacks, and heroic performances! Real Madrid’s La Decima was finally achieved.
