A 14th minute goal from Sergio Ramos sees Real Madrid leading at half time in the UEFA Champion’s League final at the San Siro. Real have looked by far the better side over their local rivals Atletico Madrid.
Both sides played defensively however, Real have made attacks on the break and have played efficiently. A 5th minute foul on Gareth Bale by Gabi lead to a free kick just outside the box. Bale took the kick however the ball was saved brilliantly by Oblak.
The first 15 minutes were scrappy from both sides and a bad challenge on Griezmann by Carvajal in 10th minutre lead to a yellow card.
Real Madrid began to go more on the attack after the first ten minutes. A free kick from Kroos hits the foot of Gareth Bale, who passes to Ramos who scores though the legs of Oblak. It may have been marginally off-side but the officials wouldn't have been able to tell in real-time.
Atletico’s first attempt at goal came in the 25th minute but Juanfran must have thought he was playing rugby and skied the ball.
Atletico have been poor in possession offensively. Real constantly look dangerous making quick breaks to challenge the defence of Atletico. The defensively orientated Atletico struggling to make tackles in the half.
Griezmann seemed to be the only offensively minded player for Atletico. His 32nd minute attempt was saved by Navas. In the 34th minute he had another attempt but is caught offside, and in the 42nd minute he had yet another attempt but hit it low.
A cautious half from both sides with everything left to play for. If Atletico can pull back a goal Griezmann’s offensive mind could see them through.
Source: transfermarketweb.com