The 11th anniversary celebrates ten years
On May 28, 2016, Real Madrid defeated Atlético in Milan via a penalty shootout.
Real Madrid conquered their 11th European Cup at the San Siro stadium (Milan). It was the second final against Atlético, which on this occasion was decided in a penalty shootout. As in the Tenth, Sergio Ramos scored against the rojiblanco defense and netted the first goal of the match. Atlético equalized thanks to a goal by Carrasco.
The 1-1 scoreline held through extra time, leading to an unforgettable penalty shootout. Lucas Vázquez, Marcelo, Bale, and Ramos converted their penalties before Juanfran hit the post with Atlético's fourth penalty. Cristiano Ronaldo calmly scored the decisive penalty to secure the 11th. With this victory, Zidane achieved the first of his three Champions League titles as a coach in his debut season with the first team.
Opponents on the road to the final
During the 2015/16 edition, Real Madrid was the team with the most wins and the fewest goals conceded. In the Group Stage, their opponents were PSG, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Malmö. In the knockout rounds, they defeated Roma, Wolfsburg, and Manchester City.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
1- Real Madrid: Keylor Navas, Carvajal (Danilo, 52’), Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo, Casemiro, Modric, Kroos (Isco, 72’), Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Benzema (Lucas Vázquez, 77’).
1- Atlético: Oblak, Juanfran, Savic, Godín, Filipe Luis (Lucas Hernández, 109’), Saúl, Gabi, Augusto (Carrasco, 46’), Koke (Thomas, 116’), Griezmann, and Fernando Torres.
Goals:
1-0 (min. 15): Ramos.
1-1 (min. 79): Carrasco.
Penalties:
1-0: Lucas Vázquez, goal.
1-1: Griezmann, goal.
2-1: Marcelo, goal.
2-2: Gabi, goal.
3-2: Bale, goal.
3-3: Saúl, goal.
4-3: Ramos, goal.
4-3: Juanfran, hit the post.
5-3: Cristiano Ronaldo, goal.
Referee: Mark Clattenburg (England).
Disclaimer: Translation generated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies.