Cristiano Ronaldo fires Real Madrid to second successive Champions League title

Real Madrid were crowned champions of Europe for a record 12th time after beat Juventus 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff on Saturday. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Jun 04, 2017 2:44 AM IST

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Real Madrid were crowned champions of Europe for a record 12th time after beat Juventus 4-1 in the UEFA Champions League final in Cardiff on Saturday. (REUTERS)

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Juventus started the game well, with Gonzalo Higuain having a couple of shots on target. (REUTERS)

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However, it was Real Madrid who took the lead, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring with the help of a deflection. (REUTERS)

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Real’s joy was short-lived as Mario Mandzukic scored from a superb overhead kick to level the proceedings. (AFP)

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Casemiro restored Real’s lead at the hour mark with a thunderous shot from outside the box, which took a deflection on its way to the goal. (AFP)

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Cristiano Ronaldo then added another just moments later with a calm finish from close range. (AFP)

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Juventus' Juan Cuadrado was harshly sent off for a nudge on Sergio Ramos. (AP)

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Real Madrid's Marco Asensio then hit the final nail of Juventus’ coffin with a goal in the dying minutes. (AP)

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Real Madrid, in the process, have become the first team to win back-to-back Champions League titles. (REUTERS)