On 28th of May we will have opportunity to enjoy UEFA Champions League final in Milan, in a great duel between city rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. But this is not the first time, we can see this two teams confronting each other in such a big game. Two years ago, in Lisabon final, victory was celebrated on Cibeles, main place where Real Madrid celebrates its titles in capital of Spain, after dramatic finish and late goal by Sergio Ramos which extended hopes for a title. Extra time was followed by easy domination of Real Madrid, and victory which gave the team 12 years waited Champions League title, more famous as ,,La Decima,,.
This will be 4th time teams will face each other in European matches.
- First two games were in 1958/59 in European Cup semi-final, where Real Madrid won after interesting games, and headed into 4th in row final and resulting with winning the 4th European Cup trophy.
- Third game, was after 55 years, and it was in 2014 in Lisabon final. Godin scored first for Atletico (36), but late header by Ramos (93) saved Real Madrid and took them to extra time. Victory came after goals from Bale (110), Marcelo (118) and Cristiano Ronaldo (120).
- Following season both rivals met in quarter final, and after 0-0 in first game, decisive goal by Javier Chicharito Hernandez (88) scored in second game took Real Madrid to semi-final and match against Juventus.
Ambassadors of the final are legends of italian football, and huge city rivals Inter and Milan, Javier Zanetti and Paolo Maldini.
Also this year international star Alicia Keys will perform before the match.
Injury update:
For Real Madrid: Raphaël Varane he has been diagnosed with a grade 2 injury in the left thigh muscle, and his performance in the final is still under question.
Also this year international star Alicia Keys will perform before the match.
Injury update:
For Real Madrid: Raphaël Varane he has been diagnosed with a grade 2 injury in the left thigh muscle, and his performance in the final is still under question.
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