VIDEO: Rodriguez wins penalty, Ronaldo converts to give Real Madrid lead
Juan Medina / Reuters
As it stands, Real Madrid are on their way to the Champions League final for a second year in a row after Cristiano Ronaldo converted from the penalty spot to give his club an early advantage over Juventus.
The decision occurred just after the 20-minute mark when Giorgio Chiellini was adjudged to have knocked James Rodriguez over in the Juve box when he collided with the Colombian's leg.
It appeared to be a dubious call until replays confirmed the contact on the back of Rodriguez's right leg.
Ronaldo stepped up and thumped his shot down the middle as Gianluigi Buffon dove the wrong way.
While the aggregate score sits a 2-2, Madrid would go through on away goals.
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