5 times Real Madrid proved they are the greatest team in the world

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23 Apr 2002: Real Madrid players mob Zinedine Zidane after he had scored the first goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Nou Camp, Barcelona, Spain. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images — The most successful team in the world

#2 Real Madrid 4-1 Atletico Madrid (aet), 2004 Champions League final

LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Iker Casillas of Real Madrid lifts the Champions League trophy during the UEFA Champions League Final between Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio da Luz on May 24, 2014 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) — Madrid players celebrate their 10^th European Cup

Facing Madrid rivals Atletico in the Champions League final meant so much was at stake, with both pride and La Decima, their tenth European Cup, being on the line.

Real Madrid gave absolutely everything but could not break down the Atletico side and Simeone’s men took the lead through Diego Godin in the 37^th minute. Bale, Ronaldo and Benzema had opportunities but the Atletico defence remained resilient. That was until a fantastic header from Sergio Ramos gave them 30 more minutes and possibly penalties to win their 10^th European Cup.

Madrid then made their dominance in extra time count, a wonderful run by Di Maria ended with his shot being saved, only for Bale to head in the rebound. Additionally, a low Marcelo strike inside the box and a Ronaldo penalty capped off a perfect victory for the Galacticos in Lisbon.

This sealed their 10^th European Cup and an emphatic victory over rivals Atletico proving their status as the greatest in the world.

Edited by Staff Editor