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Sergio Ramos insists that when it comes to the first time, winning the European Cup is like having sex – you never forget it. The scoreboard showed 92.48 when Ramos headed in the goal that ensured the 2014 final went into extra time and, from there, took Real Madrid to their 10th European Cup triumph. Two years later, they are chasing their 11th such title and should they win this time Ramos will be the captain who lifts the trophy. He says, however, that Lisbon will always be special, even if it can be bettered.
Real Madrid return to the final two years later and against the same opponents, their city rivals Atlético Madrid. If Ramos’s memories are fond ones, theirs are painful. While Atlético’s players have sought to avoid talk of revenge, publicly at least, the desire to heal the wound from 2014 is strong.
“They’re entitled to look at the game any way they like but there’s no sense of revenge for us,” Ramos said. “There have not been many changes in the team. The players are the same as they were then and we have the chance now to play a second final in two years. To have been able to play my part with that goal is lovely.
“It’s always special to play against Atlético or Barcelona – and all the more so in a final.
Winning Champions League is like making love, says Real’s Sergio Ramos | Football | The Guardian
Real Madrid return to the final two years later and against the same opponents, their city rivals Atlético Madrid. If Ramos’s memories are fond ones, theirs are painful. While Atlético’s players have sought to avoid talk of revenge, publicly at least, the desire to heal the wound from 2014 is strong.
“They’re entitled to look at the game any way they like but there’s no sense of revenge for us,” Ramos said. “There have not been many changes in the team. The players are the same as they were then and we have the chance now to play a second final in two years. To have been able to play my part with that goal is lovely.
“It’s always special to play against Atlético or Barcelona – and all the more so in a final.
Winning Champions League is like making love, says Real’s Sergio Ramos | Football | The Guardian
