Thousands of Real Madrid fans
chanted and waved supporter scarves under a rain of confetti on Sunday
in the Spanish capital as the team returned home after their historic 11th European Cup win.
At
Real's Santiago Bernabeu stadium around 50,000 supporters had followed
the action from the tense final on four giant television screens they viewed as three-times World
Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo struck the winning spot-kick in a
5-3 penalties victory over Atletico Madrid at Milan's San Siro stadium.
It is the second time in three years that Real have defeated Atletico in the final.
Real Madrid celebrated their victory around the Spanish capital with an
open top bus emblazoned with the word "Campeones" (Champions) carried
the team, which showed off the trophy to fans who had spent hours
awaiting their heroes in the heart of the city.
Real Madrid attacker Isco has revealed his delight after helping Los Blancos overcome Atletico Madrid on Saturday night UCL finals
"I am very proud of my team. We had a difficult season, but we have
never given up, so we deserve it. I hope to stay. If the club wants me
here, I will stay. I am very happy here and I hope to keep winning
trophies for this club. Zidane has done an amazing job with us," Isco
told reporters.
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos has claimed that 'few things can compare' to lifting the European Cup.
"There are few things comparable to winning a trophy of this
magnitude. Our hard work has been rewarded Ramos told reporters. he also said "Scoring [in the final] is a bonus, and it's
a privilege to finish the season in the best way possible and to be in
the limelight with goals in two finals that have made history."
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