Football news champions league final 2017
The 2017 UEFA Champions League Final was played between Juventus and Real Madrid on June 3, 2017, at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. Here are the key details and news from that match:
Match Summary:
Real Madrid won the match 4-1 against Juventus, with goals from Sergio Ramos, Casemiro, Marco Asensio, and Gareth Bale. Mario Mandžukić scored the only goal for Juventus.
Match Highlights:
- Real Madrid took the lead in the 20th minute through Sergio Ramos' header from a Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick.
- Casemiro doubled the lead in the 61st minute with a powerful shot from outside the box.
- Marco Asensio made it 3-0 in the 64th minute with a beautiful individual goal.
- Gareth Bale scored the fourth goal for Real Madrid in the 64th minute, with a stunning bicycle kick.
- Mario Mandžukić scored a consolation goal for Juventus in the 64th minute, with a powerful shot from outside the box.
Post-Match Reaction:
- Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane praised his team's performance, saying: "We played a great game, we were dominant and we deserved to win."
- Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri was disappointed with the result, saying: "We didn't play well, we made too many mistakes and Real Madrid took advantage of them."
- Cristiano Ronaldo, who was named the UEFA Champions League Final Man of the Match, said: "It's an incredible feeling, we've won the Champions League again and it's an honor to be part of this team."
Trophies and Awards:
- Real Madrid won their 12th UEFA Champions League title and their third in four years.
- Cristiano Ronaldo was named the UEFA Champions League Final Man of the Match.
- Sergio Ramos was named the UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season.
Attendance and Revenue:
- The match was attended by 65,807 fans at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
- The match generated a revenue of €100 million (approximately $112 million) from ticket sales, sponsorships, and broadcasting rights.
Interesting Facts:
- Real Madrid became the first team to win the Champions League in three consecutive seasons since the competition's rebranding in 1992.
- Juventus became the first team to lose three Champions League finals in the 21st century.
- The match was the first Champions League final to be played at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.