Watch: Ferreira-Carrasco's late goal pushes Champions League final into extra time

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Diego Simeone looks like a genius.

The Atletico gaffer, with his side down 1-0 at halftime of Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid, brought on Belgian winger Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco to give his side an attacking kick in the arm.

It took some 35 minutes to pay dividends, but the substitute did indeed bring his side level, smashing home a perfect cross from Juanfran in the 79th minute to bring the scoreline to one apiece.

The goal came just moments after Real Madrid squandered a golden opportunity to kill the match off at the other end. How quickly the tide can turn.

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

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La Undecima.

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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