Zinedine Zidane: My positivity was the game-changer

Saturday’s Champions League final penalty shoot-out victory brought almost instant glory for Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane, while Atletico Madrid and their boss Diego Simeone were dealt the cruellest of hammerblows.
Zinedine Zidane: My positivity was the game-changer

When the teams met in 2014’s ‘derbi’ final, Madrid’s momentum on equalising late saw them ease to a 4-1 victory in extra-time. The script seemed reversed for long periods this year, with Atletico substitute Yannick Carrasco responding late to Madrid captain Sergio Ramos’ first-half opener.

But Simeone’s side could not push home their advantage and penalties were needed. Colchoneros right-back Juanfran Torres missed, leaving it to Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to convert the decisive kick.

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