Despite getting to the final match of the most important club competition of the world with an own goal, Real Madrid will try to repeat their win over Atlético in an all-Spanish UEFA Champions League final.
All Real Madrid needed to get to the final was a shot by Gareth Bale, which was subsequently deflected by Fernando into the back of Joe Hart's net. The Sky Blues seemed to be overwhelmed by the atmosphere at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and ended up surrendering without putting up a real fight.
With Cristiano Ronaldo not fully fit, his supporting cast had to step up and deliver for Los Blancos. Toni Kroos, Bale, Marcelo and defender Sergio Ramos carried the team on their shoulders to make it to the final match, where they will meet Atlético Madrid, just like two years ago.
This will be the third knockout clash between the two Madrid-based teams in the European competition. Real Madrid has won both previous meetings, winning their semi-final matchup back in the 1958-59 season and the aforementioned final played at Estadio Da Luz in 2014. Here's how fans reacted after Real Madrid's spot in the final was a lock.
Thank you @realmadrid from all the United fans.
— Man Utd Update (@MufcDevilUpdate) May 4, 2016
Real Madrid scored 19 goals and conceded 0 at home in the Champions League this season.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 4, 2016
Keylor Navas' Champions League record for Real Madrid:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 4, 2016
12 games
11 clean sheets
Keylord. pic.twitter.com/nDzd9dg93n
5 - @realmadrid have progressed to the @ChampionsLeague Final for the 5th time, winning each of the previous four. Blancos.
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) May 4, 2016
Another Real Madrid-Atlético Madrid Champions League final. Happy for Zidane, who came into a toxic environment & made things better.
— Grant Wahl (@GrantWahl) May 4, 2016
Since losing the 2014 @ChampionsLeague final, @Atleti have enjoyed a period of dominance over @realmadrid. #SSNHQ pic.twitter.com/6ewAJUHaI6
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) May 4, 2016
Zidane has changed Real Madrid. Changed a season which looked like it'd end trophyless, and has led us to the Champions League Final.
— BlancoEdition (@BlancoEdition) May 4, 2016
Real Madrid vs Man City pic.twitter.com/8gk9V10Veu
— Troll Football (@Troll__Footbal) May 4, 2016
Here's how Real Madrid celebrated their UCL final berth with their fans
El @realmadrid celebra con la afición su pase a la final de la @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/Fo2xNbKcX1
— Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) May 4, 2016
Even former Real Madrid goalie Iker Casillas praised his former team-mates moments after the game concluded.
Congratulations!! Felicidades!! Parabens!! @realmadrid está en la final de la @ChampionsLeague !!#halamadrid #CaminoALaUndecima
— Iker Casillas (@CasillasWorld) May 4, 2016