Champions League Final 2016: 5 takeaways for Euro 2016

Five takeaways from the 2016 Champions League Final in regards to the upcoming Euro 2016 tournament

The 2016 Champions League Final was undoubtedly a tale of two halves between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. While Real came out in control in the first half as the favorites in the rivalry match for Europe’s biggest club prize, a sub from the enigmatic Diego Simeone for Atletico changed the complexion of the game and the underdogs looked like they might just pull off the upset in the Final.

Atletico’s underdog narrative ultimately fell short of reaching the happy ending after a Juanfran penalty after it went to a shootout opened the door for Cristiano Ronaldo to have a PK to win it. As Ronaldo does as one of the all-time greats, he buried the penalty to give his Real Madrid side a win.

While a rivalry matchup in the Champions League is a big deal in itself, many of the players for both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be donning the kits of their native countries in two weeks for Euro 2016. The international tournament is set to get underway on June 10 and guys like Ronaldo and many others will play pivotal roles. As such, the Champions League Final could be a good way to see the form that some players are in and to see how the stage is being set for Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 is certainly going to be every bit as entertaining as the soccer was on Saturday between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, but here are five takeaways from the Champions League Final in regards to the international competition.

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