Real's Champions League triumphs in 2014 and previous year have distracted from rivals Barcelona's creeping domination in the domestic league, with the Catalan side winning five of the last seven titles. We are a side who depend on the team; Real Madrid are a side who depend on individuals and individuals can just have their moments.
Saul Niguez headed the opening goal home, before Antoine Griezmann, after Fernando Torres was brought down by Raphael Varane, netted from the penalty spot.
This is Real Madrid's third final in four years while Juventus will be aiming to lift the trophy for a third time after title wins in 1985 and 1996. "But there are steps to take in this process, and you have to take them".
So, Juventus have only ever beaten Champions League holders, but current holders Real Madrid have never lost a Champions League final.
Isco's goal at the Vicente Calderon Stadium left Atletico in need of scoring three more goals to advance to the final and avoid another Champions League elimination against the city rival.
Madrid had to fight back in the second leg too as Dries Mertens struck early for the French team before Sergio Ramos headed an equaliser and created an own goal to send his team into the quarter-final.
However, Real regained its composure to get the vital away goal they needed for some extra breathing space just before half-time.
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The cricketer represented the regional side in one Test in July 2009 against Bangladesh and 46 one-day worldwide (ODI) games. He did say, however, that if the West Indies selectors made a decision to give him another chance, he would answer the call.
"He was always a footballer who knew the players very well", the Portuguese said of Zizou. In the final 15 minutes of the first half we started to play our game. We've done so for the last few years.
This looked possible with the host two up inside 20 minutes but Real Madrid weathered the Atleti storm, a 2-1 defeat on the night saw us through 4-2 on aggregate. But Im with Real Madrid, another club of my life.
Karim Benzema somehow escaped the attention of three Atletico defenders on the by-line and cut the ball back for Toni Kroos.
"We're happy to have made the final and we're proud of the boys".
"It was hard to maintain that same rhythm, and against a team like Madrid your first mistake will be costly, and that's what happened", Simeone said. "We're all delighted with Zidane", said Ramos.
Cristiano Ronaldo thought he had added a second for Real but it was harshly ruled out for offside and the visitors calmly kept possession in the closing minutes to stay on course for a 12th European Cup. Most believe he is the next great player for Spain.
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