Internet Desk: Cristiano Ronaldo proved his genius yet again as the Portuguese superstar broke the intricate web of Juventus defence and scored two phenomenal goals to beat Gigi Buffon’s Italian champions by 4-1 to win the UEFA Champions League yet again and became the defending Champions League champions for the first time.
Cristiano Ronaldo put Real ahead with a first-time finish from 16 yards before Mario Mandzukic equalised from just inside the area with a sensational overhead kick beyond Keylor Navas. The Portuguese though was looking as sharp as he usually remains in the big games like these.
Real took control after the interval, Brazilian midfielder Casemiro’s deflected shot restoring the lead before Ronaldo sealed victory for Zinedine Zidane’s side after poking home from close range following Luka Modric’s cross.
Juventus played the last six minutes with 10 men after substitute Juan Cuadrado was booked twice inside 18 minutes, before substitute Alvaro Morata hit the fourth after Marcelo’s fine pass.
Zidane has now won back-to-back Champions Leagues – as well as this season’s La Liga title – since he took charge of Real in January 2016.
The Italian champions Juventus have lost five Champions League finals since they last won the competition in 1996.