THE WHITES WON THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AFTER AN EPIC MATCH AGAINST ATLÉTICO THAT FINISHED 4-1 AFTER EXTRA TIME.
Nights like that the one in Lisbon on 24 May 2014 are part of the reason why Real Madrid was named the best team of the Twentieth Century. The most successful club in history returns to its rightful place after winning a tenth European Cup. Twelve years on from Zidane's volley in Glasgow, which froze time, the Whites once again reign supreme. And it was worth the wait.
The manner in which the final was won perfectly sums up Real Madrid's greatness. Firstly, the players' work leading up to the final saw them put together a perfect track record, of which their performances in Gelsenkirchen and Munich will go down in history. Secondly, because of how the game played out, with the Real Madrid players displaying the club's virtues of hard work and not throwing in the towel. And, all of that, culminated in a global celebration for Real Madrid fans.
The manner in which the final was won perfectly sums up Real Madrid's greatness. Firstly, the players' work leading up to the final saw them put together a perfect track record, of which their performances in Gelsenkirchen and Munich will go down in history. Secondly, because of how the game played out, with the Real Madrid players displaying the club's virtues of hard work and not throwing in the towel. And, all of that, culminated in a global celebration for Real Madrid fans.
Madrid never give up
When Real Madrid are in action, anything is possible. And the final in Lisbon was further evidence of just that. Ancelotti's men were superior but bad luck saw them still trailing 0-1 in the 92nd minute. But the grit and determination, as well as the history that embody the club's crest, were for all to see when Sergio Ramos scored with his head. Following that, Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano sealed Real Madrid's victory in extra time.
“It was a party worldwide, I've never seen scenes like the ones I saw after winning the Tenth. Real Madrid is turning into a global religion”, declared Ancelotti. And he is not exaggerating, because winning the most highly anticipated of all the trophies sparked off massive celebrations among the fans who travelled to Lisbon, the ones who watched on the big screens in the Bernabéu's, those who made their way to Cibeles, those who attended the Tenth party in the stadium, but also the supporters who watched in other parts of the world.
A triumph for Real Madrid
The Tenth European Cup title belongs, as Ramos said, “to all Real Madrid's fans”. A title that inspired a team to create a special atmosphere for all of their Champions League matches. “The wait was worth it“, pointed out the team captain, Iker Casillas. But Madrid never sleeps. Now the time has come to think about the Eleventh.
A triumph for Real Madrid
The Tenth European Cup title belongs, as Ramos said, “to all Real Madrid's fans”. A title that inspired a team to create a special atmosphere for all of their Champions League matches. “The wait was worth it“, pointed out the team captain, Iker Casillas. But Madrid never sleeps. Now the time has come to think about the Eleventh.
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Florentino Pérez: “It's a win for the players and for the fans"
NEWS | 24/05/2014
“Overcoming every challenge is in our DNA, but now it's time to enjoy the Décima”, he stated.
Real Madrid were in ecstasy in Lisbon and Florentino Pérez spoke of his joy at the end of the match. “This is a win for the players and for the fans, who have managed to grow Real Madrid's legend with the magic number that is the Décima. I feel proud to be the president of a club that has these players, of the effort and hard work all year and of the fans, because they got us here”.
“The best thing about this club is the culture of the fans, which is passed down from parents to their children, who will already be thinking about the eleventh European Cup. That is what makes Real Madrid eternal. I would like to thank, congratulate and dedicate this to all the fans around the entire world”.
Pride
“All Madrid fans are very happy. I feel proud of everything that surrounds Real Madrid. The legend of this club has been built by the players, but with fans who have always demanded a lot. Overcoming every challenge is in our DNA, but now it's time to enjoy the Décima”.
THE LEGEND OF THIS CLUB HAS BEEN BUILT BY THE PLAYERS, BUT WITH FANS WHO HAVE ALWAYS DEMANDED A LOT.
"Ancelotti has come and he has delivered us the Décima in his first year. It has been a difficult year as we had a new coach in addition to seven new players, but they've all worked very hard and we must thank them. They have all won the Décima, they have done a very good job, had a great season and played a great final".
The goal from Ramos
“The goal wasn’t coming, but Sergio Ramos, who has had his best ever season, gave great pleasure to all Madrid fans in drawing us level, and after extra time, in able being able to lift this European Cup".
The opponents
“Atlético have had a great season and played a great Champions League final. They made it very hard for us and I want to tip my hat to the opponents. I want to congratulate their president and all the players. They have great fans and they showed it".
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