Real Madrid win Champions League final

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Real Madrid returned home following their dramatic Champions League triumph over city rivals Atletico – and immediately jumped onto an open-top bus for a victory parade. Thousands of jubilant fans – the vast majority of whom had no doubt been partying all night – lined the city streets to salute their heroes after their record 11th European Cup win. Real beat Atletico 5-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at the San Siro in Milan on Saturday night, with Cristiano Ronaldo firing home the decisive kick.They celebrated in Milan before boarding their plane and immediately returning home to show off their latest piece of silverware. With expectant fans waiting at the Plaza Cibeles, any hopes of sleep were dashed as the team and coach Zinedine Zidane jumped on board the bus. They showed off the trophy – the second time in three seasons they have won it – to thrilled fans, who had waited from the early hours despite rain showers. Real usually head for the spectacular city hall on Plaza Cibeles to celebrate their finest achievements.

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