Well Real Madrid fans, what a day to be alive. Into a third-straight Champions League final. Matthew Jones here this morning. Me and the rest of the Sport360 team will be here today to provide you with the latest news, comment and analysis on all things Los Blancos.
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4.20pm – Marcelo owns up to handball whic should have given Bayern penalty
Real Madrid stumbled into the Champions League fina after the 2-2 draw with Bayern, but the Germans should have won a penalty.
Los Blancos left-back Marcelo has owned up to handling in the area, with the Brazilian admitting a penalty should have been awarded.
Watch Marcelo own up to it here.
12.20pm – Zinedine Zidane insists he has always had under fire striker Karim Benzema’s back
Zinedine Zidane insisted he has always had Karim Benzema’s back after the Frenchman scored twice to book Real Madrid a date with destiny in a third-straight Champions League final.
“Karim showed how good player he is. He never gave up and I am happy for him,” said Zidane after the game.
Watch the video here.
9.15am – Managers under the microscope
Real Madrid reached their third straight Champions League final as they drew with Bayern Munich 2-2 on the night and won 4-3 on aggregate.
Zinedine Zidane leaves Real exposed but Bayern Munich fail to take advantage.
Take a look here at how Brendon Netto rated the performance of both Zidane and Jupp Heynckes.
8.45am – Real Madrid’s player ratings as Keylor Navas gets a 9, but Cristiano Ronaldo only 4
Real Madrid were grateful to goalkeeper Keylor Navas on a nervy night at the Bernabeu as his heroics earned them a place in the Champions League final after a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.
Here are Andy West’s player ratings for Los Blancos.
8.01am – Is Real Madrid’s name already on the trophy?
Real Madrid bundled their way through to the Champions League final with a nervy 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu, with the reigning champions grateful to goalkeeper Keylor Navas for some outstanding saves to preserve their dreams of winning the trophy three years in a row.
Here are Andy West’s three key talking points from another crazy night at the Bernabeu.
7.32am – Benzema the unlikely hero for Madrid
Gratitude rather than opprobrium cascaded from the stands when Karim Benzema was taken off after 71 decisive minutes.
The fall guy from their domestic malaise had turned into the unlikely golden boy versus Bayern Munich.
Catch up with Matt Monaghan’s analysis of the Frenchman here.
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