Real Madrid through to Champions League final

Real Madrid players celebrate © Gallo Images

Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League final today despite losing 2-1 away to Atletico Madrid in their semifinal second leg.

Real’s 3-0 win in the first leg proved too much for Atletico to overcome as the reigning European champions progressed 4-2 on aggregate.

Early goals from Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann, from a penalty, gave Atletico hope but Isco struck just before the break to leave the hosts with too much to do, taking Real through to a final against Juventus in Cardiff on June 3.