The big-game experience of a side littered with galacticos helped ensure an 11th European title for Real Madrid, Spanish press reported Sunday. Real beat city rivals Atletico 5-3 on penalties after Saturday's final in Milan finished 1-1 after extra-time. Real "shone in the first quarter of an hour, but then lost its way in the game", said Marca, the most-read sports newspaper in Spain.
The Zinedine Zidane-coached side went on to win the match thanks to "its character during big occasions and the quality of its players". "The 11th title will enter into history as the toughest of all Real have won," said Madrid-based sports daily AS.
AFP