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.
Group B of the 2016 Euro is undeniably one of the more fascinating to keep an eye on with four teams capable of getting out of the group and making it to the knockout stages.
In fact, as it stands, this group has no bonafide favorite, which should make for some interesting drama.
Goals will be scored in the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28 in Milan.
The question is which side will get more goals and who will score them? Both teams possess world class attackers capable of turning a game at any given moment. But which side's stars will turn the tide?
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.
Luis Suarez is that man and by all accounts he is going to be Spain's top scorer. He is currently running away with the contest leading Cristiano Ronaldo by three goals and Messi by nine.
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Wednesday's game for Real Madrid against Villarreal with an undisclosed injury. Initial reports indicates that Ronaldo was not doing too bad, but Friday's report has confirmed something unpleasant for Real Madrid fans - Ronaldo has a strain in his right muscle.
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.
