It took just a few minutes for Real Madrid to take control of the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid. It took a little longer for the score to reflect Real Madrid's opening dominance. Not that much longer, though -- just 15 minutes.
In the 15th minute, Real Madrid struck thanks to a timely flick by Gareth Bale and some awful defending by Atletico Madrid. Sergio Ramos, in all alone, redirected Bale's header into the net.
1-0, Real Madrid:
Sergio Ramos scores in his 2nd straight #UCLfinal against Atletico to give Real Madrid the 1-0 lead. @HeinekenSoccerhttps://t.co/3fqIFRMIOv
— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) May 28, 2016
However, the goal did come with some controversy, as it appears as if Ramos was just a hair offside. Take a look:
This does not look onside to me pic.twitter.com/BSWdGOsgGw
— Tom Gower (@ThomasGower) May 28, 2016
Outside of the controversy, it's no surprise Real Madrid got on board first, because just minutes earlier, they nearly scored on a free kick. They were turned aside on the goal line by Atletico goalkeeper Jan Oblak, though.
First big chance for Real just 6 minutes in but Oblak comes up with the save for Atletico. #UCLfinalhttps://t.co/o4wt5YA52K
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) May 28, 2016
Atletico Madrid probably should've practiced defending set pieces. Otherwise, they'll lose their chance to win their first ever Champions League title.
