Ronaldo failed to complete training for the third session in a row, leaving the pitch with a thigh problem following a clash with Real goalkeeper Kiko Casilla.
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Atletico also managed a 1-0 win at Real’s Santiago Bernabeu to inflict Real coach Zinedine Zidane’s only La Liga defeat in four months in charge when the sides last met in February.
In addition to helping Madrid win its 11th European title, Ronaldo will also have a chance to break his own record of 17 goals set in the 2013-14 competition.
Real Madrid defeated Atletico 4-1 in the 2014 Champions League final, a match in which it was trailing until the final minute of regulation time.
“We’re confident going into the game that we can win like we are in any other game and hopefully we can win our second Champions League“.
“A lot of the time experience is very important and in this aspect we’ve got a small advantage”, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo said.
It’s a far cry from the dishevelled state in which Diego Simeone’s team arrived at the 2014 final, when they struggled with fitness after a long season and suffered key injuries.
“Zidane is our coach. We’ll see what happens”.
The 31-year-old has been troubled by a thigh strain through recent weeks and missed the first leg of the Champions League semifinal against Manchester City.
Bale said he believed he was in his best form in his three seasons at Real.
“Now I am happy and I want to continue being at this club because I don’t see any club that is better than Real Madrid”. “I don’t think holding possession will be good enough”.
Ronaldo said it was just a scare and guaranteed he will be fit to play Saturday’s final against Atletico Madrid in Milan.
Real Madrid defender Pepe added: “It’s unfair to highlight only one aspect of Atletico’s game”.
“We have to be patient because they defend very well”. Regarding the national team, I hope he can play in the European Championships.
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“The first time is like when you make love, you always remember it, but after it is true you can always improve”, said the centre-back.
