The 46-year-old Argentine also appeared to hint at a possible exit from the Vicente Calderon in the aftermath of the match, which Real won 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
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Many players ended the game suffering with cramp.
It seemed that Los Blancos had the cup secured after Ramos’ opening goal, but Atlético de Madrid scored the equalizer late in regulation and send the game to extra-time. “I have to think about that”, Simeone mysteriously said.
Wales winger Gareth Bale overcame cramp to score his spot-kick for Real.
“When you achieve what we’ve achieved all season it means you’ve done well, that the messages have got through, that the players have followed me and that I’ve followed them. What an unbelievable feeling”, he said.
And the fact that Real blocked more shots (11) than Atletico (three) and even got booked six times by referee Mark Clattenburg showed that they were doing all they could to stifle their opponent’s attack.
“But I feel proud of my players”. As well as the support of my team-mates, coaches, and all the people that makes this big family.
“The boys gave everything”. Seeing my tears reflected in the faces of the thousands of Atleticos that packed that end of the stadium helped me cope with the tremendous sadness I felt in those hard times.
Add in the national team’s victories in the last two Euros and the 2010 World Cup, and Spain has won three of the last four most important global tournaments while La Liga teams were winning six of the continent’s last eight most prestigious club events.
Ronaldo, who has two years left on his current contract, last week said Real would be making a “smart decision” by offering him a new deal and made it clear he feels he has plenty more seasons in the tank.
“We started the game very well, ” Bale said after winning his second Champions League in three seasons. I’m very happy for everything we’ve achieved together. His arrival was really important for us because he has a great relationship with the players.
Real full-back Danilo paid tribute to coach Zinedine Zidane, who after just five months in charge became only the seventh man to win the competition as a player and coach.
REAL MADRID coach Zinedine Zidane admits winning the Champions League is equal to lifting the World Cup in his footballing achievements.
“Thanks to everybody because they are part of my life and we are going to be used to winning titles”.
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“We’ve learnt everything with (Zidane) and he created a real group”.
