Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph reaffirmed their status as Europe’s sole superpower

Ronaldo-powered Madrid were crowned European champions for the 12th time after a comprehensive 4-1 win against Juventus.

Samindra Kunti

· Jun 04, 2017 · 11:00 am

Champions League: Bomb scare triggers stampede, leaves 200 Juventus fans injured in Turin

The incident compounded a miserable night for supporters of Juventus, who lost the Cardiff final 4-1 to Real Madrid.

AFP

· Jun 04, 2017 · 10:40 am

I cannot explain why we played like we did in the second half. Real Madrid deserved to win: Buffon

Juventus had been bidding to complete a Treble of Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League titles.

AFP

· Jun 04, 2017 · 10:05 am

I don't want to say I'm very good because before I was scandalously bad, says Zidane

Zidane’s heroics powered Madrid to their first La Liga and Champions League double since 1958

AFP

· Jun 04, 2017 · 09:16 am

Champions League: Real Madrid pull of stunning 4-1 victory against Juventus

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane became the first manager to oversee back-to-back European Cup successes since Arrigo Sacchi's fabled AC Milan.

AFP

· Jun 04, 2017 · 09:07 am

I always do my talking on the pitch, says fiery Ronaldo

Ronaldo scores a brace as Madrid defend their European title at Cardiff.

AFP

· Jun 04, 2017 · 08:55 am

For Real Madrid, Galacticos 2.0 has proven to be more successful than its predecessor

Problems of old such as squad rotation and injury management have been dealt with in a far better fashion than the first Galacticos era.

Vyasa Shastry

· Jun 03, 2017 · 07:00 pm

While Real Madrid’s identity revolves around the Champions League, Juventus’ is plagued by it

Two very different teams, different philosophies, differing styles of play feature in tonight’s Champions League final showdown.

Samindra Kunti

· Jun 03, 2017 · 02:00 pm

‘Appointment with history’ awaits Real Madrid and Juventus in Champions League final

The final carries with it a bewildering array of potential milestones and intriguing personal subplots.

AFP

· Jun 03, 2017 · 12:27 pm

I always dreamed I'd play a Champions League final, but never in my home town, says Bale

Real Madrid can make history by becoming the first team to retain the Champions League and complete a first La Liga and Champions League double in 59 years.

AFP

· May 31, 2017 · 08:53 am

‘Juventus is a club that gave me everything’: Real Madrid’s Zidane looks forward to ‘special’ final

Real manager Zinedine Zidane had left Juventus to join the Madrid giants on a world record fee as a player in 2001.

AFP

· May 11, 2017 · 01:48 pm

Real Madrid’s composure in overcoming zealous Atletico sets up blockbuster final against Juventus

Real are the defending champions and they showed why, after going 0-2 down in the second leg.

Samindra Kunti

· May 11, 2017 · 09:30 am