The Portugal captain now has a remarkable record of 105 goals in 140 Champions League games - 12 of those coming in just 13 games this season. The Portuguese soccer star started his career when he was a teenager and, besides his natural talent, several other things brought him to this position. Now, he is an inspiration for several other players in the world. Here are a few reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is successful. He Always Wants To Win This was the performance of a world-class team, ripping apart a defence that has a reputation as one of football's meanest and did not concede a goal in either leg of their quarter-final win against Barcelona, keeping out Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez. Gareth Bale, who returned from a calf injury as a 77th-minute substitute, lifts the Champions League trophy in his home city of Cardiff He’s managed to escape all of the attention on the pitch, so he can now spend some time with his son down the tunnel.

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Steven Gerrard says that Juventus didn’t do enough in the final third - and that is why Real won the game. Despite controlling large periods of the game, Juve failed to make their mark in front of goal, allowing Real the chance to take advantage. I scored two goals in the final and I’m the top scorer in the competition this season. So I’m happy. It is not often him who gets the acclaim though, with Dybala and Higuain the men who usually apply the finishing touches.

More goals in Europe’s major leagues than anyone else in history. The first (and thus far only) man to score 100 goals in the Champions League. The Guinness World Record for most liked person on Facebook (true story). Sami Khedira 5 - Started off well but Madrid ended up dominating the game and he could not stop his old side controlling the play. Real were unstoppable after the break, restoring their lead through Casemiro's deflected shot before Ronaldo scored at the near post from a cross by the outstanding Luka Modric. Gianluigi Buffon was the third oldest player to feature in a European Cup final at 39 years and 126 days old. Cristiano Ronaldo knows that to remain on the top of his game, he can't take it for granted and has to train hard.

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What did Cristiano do to become a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, as the best footballer in the world, and what can we learn from him about what it takes to become the best? Following his dream The striker has been a vital part of Juve’s charge towards the treble, despite some criticism which still comes his way. I remember leaving home. My siblings were crying, my mother too. Even my father was more emotional that day. But they knew it was an opportunity I wanted in life.” — Cristiano Ronaldo Juan Cuadrado became the third player to be sent off in a Champions League final, after Jens Lehmann (2006) and Didier Drogba (2008).

Second half Madrid won all the battles all over the pitch. Juve were superb first half, they were aggressive, they were pressing all over the pitch and they created the better chances.

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Even though Zidane only changed his set-up for good after Gareth Bale was injured, the Frenchman deserves credit for making Madrid so brutally effective. Real have formed a guard of honour and the Juventus players have made their way up onto the stage to collect their medals. Gareth Bale has revealed he’ll be taking his Real Madrid teammates out for “a few beers” in Cardiff after Real Madrid’s Champions League final win. Juventus conceded more in Cardiff than the rest of their continental run combined, seeing them slump to a fifth straight final defeat as Madrid became the first side in the Champions League era to retain the trophy. Dani Alves 5 - A shame for the Brazilian that he couldn’t keep up his fine form in the tournament, with little offensive impact.Like many soccer players, Cristiano Ronaldo had a deprived childhood and grew up in a tiny house in Aveiro, Portugal, with three other siblings. He grew up with his parents, and his father had problems with alcohol, but he could always count on his mother. After he started playing, Dolores took care of his finances until he was 18, and they had a joint account. Real had their qualities questioned in their most recent Champions League finals, starting with their victory over Atletico Madrid in Lisbon in 2014 - when they needed Ramos' injury-time equaliser to force extra time before going on to win - and again last season when they beat the same opponents on penalties. But Juventus' dreams of a first Champions League title in 21 years ended in heartbreak as Madrid upped the ante, regaining their lead as Casemiro's 30-yard drive flew home via a deflection. Sergio Ramos 6 - Booked in the first half and his disgraceful playacting to see Cuadrado dismissed tarnished his individual display. He won’t care one iota though.