UEFA Champions League - Cup Finals Real Madrid 4-Atletico Madrid 1
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Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atReal Madrid goalscorer Gareth Bale: "For me, the price tag means nothing, if I came for a penny it would have been worth it as long as I play well. We want to win more now. This is what every player dreams of, winning the Champions League."It will be a memory forever and it'll be great to look back on in future years."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atReal Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says: "At the right moment, Gareth Bale was ready to score and that's how it's been all season. He'll be even better next year."
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Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atGareth Bale: "After previous experiences, I've learned to keep going, forget about the chances you missed and thankfully we got the momentum."What were you thinking when you got the header?"Do not miss, literally, do not miss! It was great to see it go in."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atCarlo Ancelotti's news conference is gatecrashed by a host of Real players who surround the manager singing and dancing. There's a real love and unity around Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.There'll be some journalists on deadline won't be too impressed though...
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Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atReal Madrid goalscorer Gareth Bale: "We played Atletico four times already this season, every one was very close and difficult, when they get ahead they are difficult to break down. Once we got the goal, we had the momentum into extra time."When we play our game, we win football games. We knew if we kept attacking, we would win."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atGareth Bale says Real Madrid believed that if they kept attacking the goals would come. They certainly did.
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Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atSergio Ramos, Real Madrid goalscorer: "All our team are heroes. With the way the group work you pick up titles."The goal is not only mine, it is for all Madrid's people, those who came here or those that stayed at home. We were waiting for this a long time. Today we can finally enjoy it."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atSergio Ramos is doing a matador routine with a Spain flag in front of the Real fans before he cuts out a piece of the goal net for his memory box.
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Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atGabi, Atletico Madrid captain: "In extra time we didn't have many chances and Real Madrid played better. Before the extra time Diego Simeone told us to keep working."We were close to getting the trophy but the title is not yours until it is all over. We fought hard but now we want to congratulate the champions."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atCarlo Ancelotti has now won three Champions League titles, a Serie A title, a Coppa Italia, a Premier League, an FA Cup, a French League, a Copa del Rey and a Club World Cup.And a Charity Shield. Decent.
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Posted atDr Holmes: With the World Cup approaching, one player has rung the warning bells tonight.........Angel Di Maria. What a hungry lad he was.Charlie Smith: Dear Real Madrid, we can now clearly see you do not require Luis Suarez. No need to pursue him. Congrats. Love All LFC fans.Dave Payn: Carlo Ancelotti - the true Special One. Mourinho merely an apprentice.Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 liveReal Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted at"Diego Simeone has gelled this Atletico side together, they had a fantastic season - they won La Liga and that's not an easy thing to do. Will they keep their good players? That's the big question, that's what happens to Atletico and it must be frustrating for their fans."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atHe's not had a bad career.Iker Casillas is the third captain in football history to lift the World Cup, the European Cup and the European Championships after Franz Beckenbauer and Didier Deschamps.
- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atWhat's the record for most people at a trophy presentation? Real have broken it. More backroom staff than Sam Allardyce up there - as Iker Casillas lifts the trophy and REAL MADRID ARE CHAMPIONS FOR A 10TH TIME!
- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atAnd here come Real Madrid to lift the famous old trophy once more. Xabi Alonso has collected his nerve to join his team-mates.Iker Casillas will lift the cup.
Chris Waddle
BBC Radio 5 liveReal Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted at"Carlo Ancelotti could have got the sack, that's the way Real and a lot of clubs work. I'm pleased for him, he's a good manager, never blows his own trumpet, he respects people, the players like him and he's done well."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atI've just seen what sparked Diego Simeone's meltdown. Raphael Varane calmly passed the ball at him after the fourth goal and Simeone belted the ball back at him, he was livid.Here come Atletico to collect their losers' medals. A gallant effort - so close to winning it as well.
BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty in Lisbon
Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted at"Real Madrid have the prized "La Decima." Atletico coach Diego Simeone takes time out from fighting the world to gather his players together. They could give no more once Sergio Ramos equalised."- Real Madrid win their 10th European CupPosted atGareth Bale has the Welsh flag draped proudly across his shoulders and he's also got hold of the matchball. He's a Champions League winner in his first season at Real Madrid.
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