2014 Champions League Final: Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid

Exiting The Twilight Zone

Coming to terms with almost losing.

La Décima

Finally here

Bale delivers big time

On his first season.

Thank You

A passion restored thanks to La Décima.

Don Sergio Ramos García

When there was no room for hope, the #4 showed up to give us a new chance of winning la Décima. Thanks for everything, Sergio.

Recap!

In terms of pure football and tactis, Atlético de Madrid defended really well against Real.

Initial Reactions

Thank you

LET'S GET LA DÉCIMA

Varane starts in Pepe's place and Khedira replaces Xabi Alonso on Ancelotti's lineup.

Khedira slightly edging Asier Illarramendi

Rumors in Lisbon say that the German midfielder will start in Alonso's place, something that could mean a 4-4-2 formation for Real Madrid.

Costa starts, according to COPE

Yeah, that's right

A Real Return

After twelve years of failing to reach the finals, Real Madrid will finally contend for a tenth European Cup against its neighbors and rival Atlético Madrid.

Win this shirt by predicting the score

Prediction time!

It's your time, CR7

Cristiano Ronaldo finally has a chance to do exactly what he was brought in to do and he'll do his best to steal the show.

Update: Pepe and Benzema both could start

Benzema completed the training session, while Pepe missed the last ten minutes in order not to risk his calf injury.

Champions League Speech

This club has built its story through European glory. It's always nice to win La Liga and the Copa del Rey, but the Champions League is the one trophy that automatically allows the players to get their names written in the history books.

Enough is Enough

Tired of hearing just how people should root for Atlético in the Champions League final? So am I.

Champions League Preview: Managers

The accomplished veteran versus the hotshot spark plug.

"We might wear'em off and enter Isco and Marcelo"

That's what Ancelotti said about Isco and Marcelo, and it's interesting.

Pepe looks ready to start

Benzema doesn't

Champions League Preview: In Case of Penalties

As if regular time isn't stressful enough, here's the preview of a penalty shootout should it happen.

Essay: Rewatching The 2000 All-Spanish Final.

It's strange, looking back, at how blurry the footage is and to take yourself back to a moment where you couldn't know what would happen next.

UCL Memories

Time, TV Information and Injury List for the Final

Here's every information you need to know prior to the game!

Live report from Lisbon

We're at Da Luz!

Benzema getting closer to start

Pepe, on the other hand, will almost certainly miss the Final