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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo: I want to share this Champions League with all madridistas

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated their Champions League triumph to all madridistas.

Ronaldo fired the wining penalty in Saturday's shootout against Atletico Madrid.

He said: “I feel immense joy. We're very happy. It's always like this in these games but the team has done really well. I knew I was going to score in the shootout and I did that.

“I want to share this with all the madridistas and everyone who supports Real Madrid. This final is for my family and every madridista family. I want to thank the fans for their support, this cup is for you.

“I was confident about taking the penalty. It's been a magical night. Many thanks to all the fans. We wouldn't have won la Undécima without them. They've helped un hugely in every match.

“Finals are always difficult. It's my third Champions League, I am excited and I feel really proud. The Champions League belongs to Real Madrid, we knew we could win it. We fight every day and we believed that we could win this competition. I'm very happy and now it's time to enjoy it."

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