The 7 stages of Cristiano Ronaldo's instantly iconic celebration

by theScore Staff
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It was always going to be Cristiano Ronaldo.

The superlative Portuguese slotted home an emphatic penalty to give Real Madrid its second Champions League title in three years on Saturday, as Los Blancos topped Atletico Madrid once again, this time emerging triumphant, winning 5-3 from the spot.

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Ronaldo, who has now captured the crown three times in his decorated career, celebrated by tearing his shirt off and roaring in euphoria. His celebration, sure to become an instant classic, developed like a slow-motion film.

The moment of truth

"Everybody needs to see how ripped I am"

"Get this shirt off of me"

"Close enough"

"Si!"

"Put the team on my back"

"And scene"

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Full coverage of Real Madrid's victory over Atletico in Champions League final

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For the 11th time in the club's illustrious history, Real Madrid has been crowned king of Europe, with Zinedine Zidane's side capturing a second Champions League title in three years with a 5-3 shootout victory over Atletico Madrid in Saturday's final at the San Siro.

Atletico, beaten two years ago by Real in this same fixture, will need to wait to claim its first-ever trophy in Europe's showpiece competition, as Cristiano Ronaldo slotted home the decisive spot-kick to break Atleti hearts.

Here's everything you need to know from Saturday's final in Milan:

MATCH RECAP

PRE-MATCH FESTIVITIES

HIGHLIGHTS

MATCH COVERAGE

TIME TO CELEBRATE

POST-MATCH REACTION

FURTHER READING

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