RELIVE: Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid (UEFA Champions League final)

Ahram Online provided live coverage of UEFA Champions League final game between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on Saturday

Full time: Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid
The referee blows his final whistle, Real Madrid win a record-extending 10th European Champions League title, their first since 2002.
120+2 Atletico keeper Diego Simeone rushes to the field in a rush of blood to the head. He is sent off after arguing with the referee.
120 Ronaldo sends the keeper the wrong way to add the fourth.
120 GOAL FOR REAL MADRID!!
120 Ronaldo goes down under a challenge from Gabi as the referee points to the spot.
120 A PENALTY FOR REAL MADRID!!
118 Brazilian left-back Marcelo kills off Atletico's hopes. He runs towards the area unopposed before sending a low shot that strikes Courtois' hands and goes into the net.
118 GOAL FOR REAL MADRID!!
117 Real can add the third on the break. Atletico are leaving big gaps at the back.
114 Another needless rush from Casillas out of his goal almost costs Real!! But thankfully for him, Tiago's volley goes high over.
113 Atletico will push forward en masse. They will rely on long balls and set pieces to equalise.
110 Gareth Bale scores what could be the decisive strike as Real close on the elusive 10th crown!! The impressive Di Maria muscles his way into the penalty area but his shot is blocked by Courtois. The ball loops into the path of Bale at the far post to head into the top corner of an empty net.
110 GOAL FOR REAL MADRID!!
109 At the other end, Godin gets on the end of a Juanfran cross but Casillas saves his header.
108 Modric tries his luck from the edge of the area but his deflected shot is collected by Courtois.
107 Ronaldo is not at his best tonight, given his fitness problems. But he remains at the heart of most of Real's attacking attempts.
The second half of extra time is underway
The refeere blows his whistle, ending the first half of extra time
105+2 Real Madrid are trying some crosses from the left and right flanks.
102 Atletico Madrid are trying to keep the ball under control as long as you can to ease Real's pressure.
100 Ronaldo's ensuing free-kick deflects off the ball and goes out for a corner.
100 Atletico's Gabi receives a yellow card for a foul on Ronaldo.
98 Marcelo forces his way into the penalty area but his pull-back is cleared by the Atletico defence.
97 Real Madrid have the lion's share of possession.
93 Without any creativity upfront, Atletico are expected to sit back in an attempt to soak up pressure and force penalty shootout.
92 A Luka Modric long ball goes astray. Real are likely to maintain their pressure upfront.
The first half of extra time is underway
90+5 The referee blows his whistle, we are now going to extra time in a thrilling affair.
90+3 Sergio Ramos towers above the defence to superbly head a corner into the bottom corner for a dramatic equaliser.
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90+3 GOAL FOR REAL MADRID!!
90+3 A deep cross is cleared by Atletico. The ensuing corner finds Di Maria whose shot is deflected.
90+1 A tame Atletico free-kick is collected by Casillas. The referee adds five minutes of stoppage time, giving Real hope that they can force an extra time.
89 We are approaching the end. Real cannot even keep possession for long in the dying minutes.
86 Atletico's Koke receives a yellow card for a challenge on Modric.
85 Real are throwing everything forward. Their repeated crosses into the area cause mayhem.
84 Courtois comes to Atletico's rescue!! He handles a cross from Carvajal after confusion in the Atletico area.
82 Atletico make their final substitution. Filipe Luis is replaced with Toby Alderweireld.
81 Another Real Madrid deep free-kick is cleared by the defence.
80 Atletico are now "parking the bus". They will play with ten men behind the ball in the dying minutes to keep their lead intact.
79 Real Madrid make their final substitution. Striker Alvaro Morata replaces the ineffective Benzema.
78 Gareth Bale squanders another golden chance for the equaliser!! He perfectly uses his pace to go past Diego Godin and break clear but he can only hit the side netting from a tight angle. The Welshman is not at his best tonight.
77 Real's useless long balls barely trouble Atletico.
75 Fifteen minutes remaining before the end. Real will have to find some creativity to break down a resolute Atletico defence if they are to win their 10th European crown.
75 Cristiano Ronaldo's attempted bicycle effort from inside the area goes over the bar.
74 Juanfran is also booked for a challenge on Di Maria.
73 At the other end, Gareth Bale fires a low shot just wide from the edge of the area.
72 Iker Casillas is on alert to gather a cross before Villa's sliding tackle, which hurts the Spain goalkeeper. Villa is booked for the challenge.
71 Gareth Bale connects with a Marcelo cross at the far post but he uses his hand to control it, as the referee awards Atletico a free-kick. Real have less than 20 minutes remaining to level the score.
70 Di Maria jinks into the area after a neat move but his wayward pass is cleared by the Atletico defence.
67 Isco receives Benzema's lay-off on the edge of his area but his low shot goes wide.
66 Atletico make their second substitution. Raul Garcia is replaced with Jose Sosa.
64 Real's backline clears repeated corner kicks from Atletico.
62 Real waste a golden chance!! Sergio Ramos whips in a cross from the left but Ronaldo and Benzema just fail to get on the end of it.
61 Atletico Madrid are trying some long balls which are unsettling Real's defence.
60 The second half is evenly-balanced. Both sides look capable of scoring, but Atletico's surprising bold approach makes difficult Real's task to equalise.
58 Real's left-back Marcelo replaces Fabio Coentrao in a straight swap. Playmaker Isco replaces central midfielder Khedira.
57 A volley from Villa deflects off a Real defender and goes out. Atletico seem intent on scoring another goal.
56 Adrian ghosts behind Real's right-back Daniel Carvajal but the latter redeems himself to clear the danger.
55 Atletico are a hard nut to crack.
54 Ronaldo's ensuing free-kick deflects off the ball but Courtois tips it over.
52 Atletico defender Miranda receives a yellow card for bringing down Di Maria, who was racing towards the penalty area after skipping past a couple of defenders.
51 A volley by Adrian goes high over.
50 Instead of defending deep in their own half, Atletico press Real's defenders as they begin build-up play.
47 It seems Atletico Madrid don't have the intention of defending in numbers. Quoting Jose Mourinho's famous saying, they are unlikely to park the bus in their penalty area.
The second half is underway
The referee blows his halftime whistle
45+1 Real midfielder Sami Khedira is booked for a challenge on David Villa.
44 Atletico are producing a spirited display, fighting for every ball and unsettling their Real counterparts in every part of the pitch.
41 A header by Atletico forward Adrian following a corner goes over the bar as Real remain on the backfoot.
40 Despite the absence of Diego Costa, Atletico look dangerous every time they send a long ball forward.
37 A mistake by Real keeper Iker Casillas gifts Atletico the lead against the run of play!! Diego Godin's header catches him out after he inexplicably rushes out following a long Atletico ball. He claws the ball away but only after it crosses the goalline.
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36 GOAL FOR ATLETICO MADRID
35 Real are heaping on pressure. Will Atletico's backline remain steadfast?
32 What a chance for Real Madrid!! Gareth Bale breaks clear after he intercepts a poor pass from an Atletico defender but his eventual low shot goes just wide.
32 Atletico try to create their first chance but Real's defence manages to clear the danger following a goal-mouth scramble.
30 Too many fouls are committed in a largely physical encounter.
28 Ronaldo's free-kick eludes the wall but goes straight into the hands of Courtois.
27 At the other end, Di Maria makes a marauding run but he is fouled by Raul Garcia near the penalty area. Garcia is yellow carded and Ramos is also booked for confronting the Atletico forward.
26 Ramos mis-hits a clearance from an Atletico cross.
23 Courtois collects an easy free-kick from Modric. Real are struggling to break down a dogged defence.
20 Atletico keeper Thibaut Courtois is easily collecting Real's tame crosses.
18 Sami Khedira floats a cross but it goes out. Real's attempts are not accurate.
16 Real left-back Fabio Coentrao and Atletico midfielder Gabi argue after tussling for the ball.
15 There were no goal-scoring opportunities in the cautious first quarter of an hour. Atletico's chances were dealt a blow after Diego Costa was substituted due to injury.
14 Di Maria is trying to send some through balls behind the defence to the lurking Karim Benzema, but Atletico's defenders are on hand to clear their attempts.
13 An in-swinging cross from Angel Di Maria goes begging as Real push forward.
10 The absence of Costa and Turkish playmaker Arda Turan will make it more difficult for Atletico to trouble Real's assured backline.
9 Atletico Madrid are forced to make an early substitution. Striker Diego Costa, who was not fully fit, makes way for Adrian Lopez.
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7 Real Madrid's defence clear Atletico's first attempt to carve out an opening.
5 Real are moving the ball around as Atletico sit back. Will Ronaldo and his teammates be able to break down Atletico's resolute defence?
3 We are expecting a tough physical game tonight. Atletico Madrid are likely to adopt their trademark defensive strategy.
The match is underway
21:43 Both teams enter the pitch and we are about to start the game in an electric atmosphere.
21:37 Portugal Legend Luis Figo walks onto the pitch with the Champions League trophy.
21:30 Tonight's match is the first between two teams from the same city in the history of the elite competition.
21:15 Both sides are warming up, 30 minutes before kick-off. We can expect to watch a closely-fought game between the bitter rivals.
20:50 Real Madrid are missing Portuguese defender Pepe, who is replaced with Raphael Varane. Sami Khedira comes on instead of the suspended Xabi Alonso while Karim Benzema shrugged off an injury in time to make the starting XI.
20:45 Atletico Madrid are missing Turkish playmaker Arda Turan but they are boosted by the return of top scorer and influential marksman Diego Costa.
20:40 Atletico Madrid starting lineup:
Thibaut Courtois - Juanfran, Miranda, Diego Godin, Filipe Luis; Gabi, Tiago, Raul Garcia, Koke; Diego Costa, David Villa
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20:35 Real Madrid starting lineup:
Iker Casillas - Daniel Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Fabio Coentrao - Luka Modric, Sami Khedira, Angel Di Maria - Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema.
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20:30 PHOTO GALLERY: Real Madrid, Atletico fans warm up for Champions League final.
20:20 Check a factbox of Real Madrid's previous nine Champions League triumphs.
20:10 Check the results of all Champions League finals since 1955.
20:00 Atletico Madrid are in a buoyant mood after winning their first La Liga title since 1996, ending the hegemony of Real and Barcelona. Real, on the other hand, have won the King's Cup after beating Barcelona in the final.
19:40 Check the European Cup/Champions League record of the Madrid duo ahead of the anticipated showdown.
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19:30 Reflecting on Real's pursuit of an elusive 10th European crown, Cristiano Ronaldo said: "Since the first day we came here, we've felt that positive pressure to win the Champions League. Real have wanted it for a long time. It's is a moment that the whole Madrid family are dreaming about – the 'decima'."
19:10 Real Madrid supporters hold flares in downtown Lisbon, few hours before the game.
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19:00 The city neighbours have met four times this season. In La Liga, Atletico won 1-0 at Real's Bernabeu stadium and they drew 2-2 at the Calderon in the return, while in the two-legged King's Cup semi-finals Atletico were on the end of a 5-0 aggregate drubbing.
18:30 Here are some info about the Estadio da Luz, which will host the game:
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18:20 Atletico could also miss their top scorer Diego Costa and Turkish playmaker Arda Turan, both of whom are struggling to be fully fit for the anticipated showdown.
18:15 Real Madrid, who will already miss Xabi Alonso due to suspension, still have doubts over the fitness of Portuguese defender Pepe and striker Karim Benzema. Champions League top scorer Cristiano Ronaldo should be available after shaking off an injury.
17:45 Atletico Madrid were handed a 4-0 defeat by Bayern Munich in a replay of the 1974 final after their first game ended in a 1-1 draw.
17:30 Real Madrid are chasing a record-extending 10th European crown that has eluded them since 2002, while Atletico are eager to win their first ever Champions League title, having lost to Bayern Munich in the 1974 final.
Match is due to start at 18:45 GMT (21:45 CLT)
Venue: Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica (Lisbon)
Officials:
Referee: B. Kuipers (Netherlands)
Assistant referees: S. van Roekel, E. Zeinstra
Fourth official: C. Çakιr
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