Midfielder Luka Modric told that he wanted to finish his career at Spanish club Real Madrid after signing a fresh contract which will keep him at the club til 2020.
For the 11th time in its history Real Madrid won the Champions League final.
Rivals Atletico Madrid, despite being the better side for most of the game, choked when it counted most getting burned in the penalty shootout.
But that said, Atletico's path to victory was shut down tremendously with the team surprisingly losing the edge in a number of ways against rivals that it had owned throughout the last two years. Here are reasons why Real Madrid ultimately managed to win it all.
Real Madrid faces its crosstown rival in what is becoming a rivalry to watch. Years ago, Real Madrid was basically unstoppable against Atletico, but the past few seasons have seen Los Colchoneros take over the competition.
That said, Real Madrid, despite only winning one of 10 against Atletico over the last 10 years, is still more than capable of winning the Champions League title for the 11th time in history. Here are some reasons why.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will face off in the Champions League final at the end of this month in Milan and all eyes will be on the middle of the pitch.
The midfield battle will undeniably be the one to keep an eye on with both sides possessing complete different styles. Real Madrid will own the ball and probe about looking to break down a highly structured Atletico side that will look to roam free on the counter attack.
Which side will win the fight?
Real Madrid seeks out a chance to play in the Champions League final when it meets Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. EST.
Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid renew their Champions League semifinal bout on Tuesday with the action shifting over to Germany. The game gets started at 2:45 p.m. ET.
Real Madrid will start its Champions League semifinal campaign in London as it takes on Manchester City in the first leg. The game takes place on Tuesday, April 26 at 2:45 PM EDT.
And then there were four.
The Champions League has entered its semifinals stage yet again with a number of major surprises, some bigger than others. The matchups are setting, leaving the four remaining teams in both differing positions.
But which team has now become the runaway favorite to win the title? Here is a ranking of the remaining Champions League contender.
Ronaldo delivered a performance of legend of Real Madrid, promising a win and then scoring three goals to make for one of Madrid's greatest comebacks of all time.
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain will face off in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal on Tuesday at 2:45 PM. The game, which promises to be an exciting affair, will be played in London at the City of Manchester Stadium.
The Champions League draw was announced on Monday showcasing some wildly interesting matchups that should allow for some fun spectacle come February.
There were undoubtedly some big winners and some big losers. Teams that will love their draw and teams that will have nightmares about their scenario throughout the holiday season. So who are they? Let's have a look.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were back to work in two separate games this week - one in the Champions League and another in the Spanish league.
Both players faced rather unimportant Champions League tilts but had crucial fixtures in Spain to resolve.
