After the dramatic winning over FC Barcelona at the King's Cup final soccer match on Wednesday (April 20, 2011) thanks to a powerful header of Cristiano Ronaldo in extra time, Real Madrid has received the first trophy for three years and their first Cup since 1993.
While Barcelona kept 75 percent of the ball but found it hard to create golden chances and score even a goal, Real Madrid worked hard during this match and was worthy of taking the prize.
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Millions of Real Madrid’s fans all over the world celebrated the victory with different ways including thousands cheering the champions on an open-top bus upon at Plaza Cibeles on April 21, 2011 in Madrid, Spain.
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) heads the ball and helps his team defeat Barca at the King's Cup final soccer match on April 20, 2011
Iker Casillas of Real Madrid kisses the Copa del Rey trophy on April 20, 2011 in Valencia, Spain
Head Coach Jose Mourinho of Real Madrid celebrates after the Copa del Rey final match finishes
Ronaldo is the soccer player who played an important role in the Real Madrid’s victory. He not only created good opportunities for his teammates but also took a decisive moment by heading the ball that made Barca keeper Jose Pinto impossible to do anything.
Hero Cristiano Ronaldo holds the Copa del Rey trophy on April 20, 2011 in Valencia, Spain
Real Madrid players celebrate with the Copa del Rey trophy
Head Coach Jose Mourinho stands near the Real Madrid’s members of Board of Director
Real Madrid players celebrate from an open bus at Plaza Cibeles on April 21, 2011 in Madrid, Spain
Plaza Cibeles hosts thousands of people after the victory of real Madrid
An indicated fan shows off his happiness after his team becomes the champion
Real Madrid players celebrate from an open bus at Plaza Cibeles on April 21, 2011 in Madrid, Spain
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Real Madrid vs Barcelona 10/12/2011 Highlights
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