Champions League final live: Real Madrid reign supreme as Cristiano Ronaldo penalty seals shootout victory
Follow the latest from the San Siro as Real Madrid and Atletico meet in the Champions League final
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Your support makes all the difference.Real Madrid have won their 11th European Cup after defeating rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final in a nail-biting penalty shootout. Follow the latest reaction here.
- Real win their 11th Champions League trophy
- Atletico have never won the European Cup
- Sergio Ramos gives Real first-half lead
- Carrasco equalieses for Atletico to take final to extra-time and penalties
- Juanfran misses fourth penalty for Atletico
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores winning penalty
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Previous winners:
2015 – Barcelona
2014 – Real Madrid
2013 – Bayern Munich
2012 – Chelsea
2011 – Barcelona
2010 – Inter Milan
2009 – Barcelona
2008 – Manchester United
2007 – AC Milan
2006 – Barcelona
2005 - Liverpool
Ten minutes till kick-off at the San Siro, Real attempting to extend their record number of European Cup wins as Atleti seek revenge for their defeat in Lisbon two years ago..
Alicia Keys finally leaves the pitch and we have two minutes till kick-off. Something tells me it might be delayed..
The players are on the pitch, which is still yet to be cleared. Madness.
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