"Diego Godin opened the scoring for Atleti and, right up until the third minute of stoppage-time, it looked like being the decisive goal in what would have been a first-ever Champions League. That was, until a last-gasp bullet header from Sergio Ramos sent those dreams crashing to the ground."
"It was a night of contrasts, Marcelo tells FourFourTwo now. I'd been a starter in the previous few matches and was convinced I'd start, however Carlo Ancelotti opted for Fabio Coentrao. It was an enormous disappointment as I felt ready."
"During the warm-up, Isco told me, Relax we're going to make history. With space opening up, everything turned in our favour and I scored a memorable goal a toe-poke finish, just as I'd learned in futsal."
Real Madrid secured their 10th Champions League title in 2014 against Atletico Madrid, a match that ended dramatically in extra time. Diego Godin initially scored for Atletico, but Sergio Ramos equalized in stoppage time, leading to extra time where Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the victory. Marcelo expressed disappointment at not starting but contributed significantly during the match. The victory marked a historic moment for the club, which has since added five more titles, emphasizing the lasting impact of 'La Decima.'
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