Spain’s capital rejoices because – for the second time in three seasons – the city’s teams are in the final after Zinedine Zidane’s side defeat Manchester CityThe night before had been Neptune’s,now it was Cibeles’s turn. Madrid’s clubs will occupy their day; they also occupy their deities, and not only Saúl Ñíguez, or Antoine Griezmann and Gareth Bale,the men whose goals mean that they will meet again. Another night, another party, or in honour of a second European Cup final in two years. From Lisbon 2014 to Milan 2016. “genuine Madrid’s fans esteem the Champions League,” Cristiano Ronaldo said; “It was beautiful to suffer,” Fernando Torres said. For this reward, and it was,too – but better still to celebrate. Related: Manchester City suffer as Fernando own goal hands semi-final to genuine Madrid Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com