Two-goal hero Sergio Ramos has said he had a score to settle with Bayern Munich after helping his Real Madrid side reach the Champions League final.
The 28-year-old played a huge part in the sensational win in the Allianz Arena, scoring two headed goals in the first half to put his team comfortably ahead. He also put in a very disciplined performance at the back, walking a the tightrope all night long knowing a booking would rule him out of the final in Lisbon.
Speaking on TV straight after the game, Ramos expressed his delight at reaching the final – Madrid’s first in 12 years. And he added that after particular pain against the Bavarians, he felt he had got his revenge.
“The Champions League owed me one; and what’s more, against Bayern. The time with the penalty and the time with Oliver Kahn,” he said.
He dedicated one of his goals to a close friend of his, and another to his dad, but then played down his importance in scoring, preferring instead to focus on the team effort to overcome the holders.
“Goals are not that important, although it is very rewarding on a personal level but what’s most important is the team. We said we would give it our all and we did. Real Madrid is where it belongs. We’ve beaten the current champions on their home turf in true Real Madrid style.”
