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Cristiano Ronaldo may have earned some criticism for the way he celebrated Real Madrid’s Champions League final victory but few will complain about his latest gesture of goodwill.
After a muted display during the 120 minutes of regulation play against Atletico Madrid, the Portuguese forward scored the winning spot-kick in the penalty shoot-out and proceeded to celebrate in typically ostentatious fashion.
There is, however, a humbler side to Ronaldo and after his triumph in Milan, he made sure to spread the rewards around.
According to Pipi Estrada, the former Manchester United player donated his win bonus of €600,000 to good causes.
Ronaldo, who was named the world’s most charitable sportsperson last year, reportedly spoke to Jorge Mendes, his agent, before last Saturday’s final and asked him to donate the bonus of around £456,000 to a non-governmental organisation.
The 31-year-old has supported a number of charities throughout his career, including Unicef, World Vision and Save the Children.
After an earthquake in Nepal killed over 8,000 people last year, Ronaldo donated £5million to the latter to help their aid efforts in the country.
Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratingsShow all 24 1 /24Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Keylor Navas: 7 out of 10 Conceded in a Champions League match for only the second time this season, but could not be faulted for Carrasco’s goal. Saw Griezmann hit first spot-kick against bar and confident handling and catching throughout.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Dani Carvajal: 6 out of 10 Booked for taking down Griezmann early on and left field in tears after having to leave the field injured.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Pepe: 7 out of 10 Pushed over by Torres early on but recovered to stand up well to Atletico attacks. Crucial block on Koke but gave away penalty for foul on Torres. Also guilty of his usual disgraceful playacting.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Sergio Ramos: 8 out of 10 Touched in the opener from an offside position for opener and led by example, as majority of his team-mates tired. Booked in injury time for scything down scorer Carrasco but dispatched shoot-out penalty with aplomb.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Marcelo: 7 out of 10 Motored forward at will and also stuck to defensive tasks with maturity as Atletico ramped up pressure in final hour. Confident penalty in shoot-out.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Casemiro: 8 out of 10 Superb showing, his stature helped him break up play with ease as Real dominated early exchanges before aiding the all-hands-to-the-pump defensive efforts toward the end. Went close with touch from free-kick
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Toni Kroos: 7 out of 10 Provided free kick for opener and ran the show with Modric inside first hour. Surprisingly sacrificed for Isco with 20 minutes of normal time remaining, and Real almost fell apart as a result.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Luka Modric: 8 out of 10 Dictated early part of proceedings alongside Kroos and more than played his part in defensive efforts thereafter. Never rushed or hurried in possession.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Karim Benzema: 6 out of 10 Frenchman was almost as quiet as Ronaldo and did little to catch the eye. Made runs but to little end product and shot best effort straight at Oblak.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Gareth Bale: 7 out of 10 Won free-kick that Casemiro nearly opened scored from and nodded on Kroos free-kick that led to Ramos goal. Struck wide from 30 yards and had free-kick deflected, as well as chance cleared off the line minutes before equaliser. Overcame cramp to score in shoot-out.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Cristiano Ronaldo: 5 out of 10 Quiet in the extreme. Caught for free-kick but left duties to Bale and was off the pace throughout. Wasted two chances before Atletico’s leveller and had weak headed effort easily caught by Oblak in extra time
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Best off the bench: Lucas Vazquez: 7 out of 10 Brought on to provide spark and showed fresh legs in extra time. Almost ran straight through Atleti defence before being robbed of the ball by Gabi and took first spot-kick in shoot-out.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Jan Oblak: 8 out of 10 Superb stop from Casemiro early on but could have done better with Ramos goal. Denied Benzema and then Ronaldo twice before goal, crucial stops that kept his side in the game till the end.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Juanfran: 7 out of 10 Fine composure going forward and tidy defensively. Sublime first-time cross for Carrasco’s equaliser from Gabi lobbed pass. Unlucky to be the one whose penalty miss cost Atletico the trophy.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Stefan Savic: 7 out of 10 Former Manchester City man was again preferred to Gimenez at the back and won many headers and made many clearances.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Diego Godin: 6 out of 10 Caught Ronaldo early on but most of his work passed by without incident and kept Atletico in contention. A classy performer whose tournament did not deserve to end like this.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Filipe Luis: 6 out of 10 Looked to get forward where possible but swallowed by white shirts before gaps opened up in final hour of play. A threat with his crosses and strong in the tackle.
Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Saul Niguez: 6 out of 10 Hooked shot wide and struggled to get foothold in the game as Real began much the stronger, before enjoying more time and space as Diego Simeone’s side played their way back into the game.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Gabi: 8 out of 10 A fine showing from a player whose contribution often goes unnoticed. Brought down Bale early on but made a vital tackle that halted Vazquez’ dribble just before Carrasco’s levelled the score. Sublime dink set up Juanfran for the cross for that goal.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Augusto Fernandez: 6 out of 10 Preferred to Carrasco but did little of note as Atletico struggled to compete initially and was replaced at half-time
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Koke: 7 out of 10 Strong tackle in the first minute and propelled Atleti forward as they grew into the game after the interval. Forced to leave the field in extra-time.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Antoine Griezmann: 7 out of 10 Fouled by Carvajal and smashed penalty against bar to again fail from the spot against Real. Was back helping defenders out in extra-time, making key interceptions. Made amends for his miss in the shoot-out, but to no avail.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Fernando Torres: 6 out of 10 Strong early challenge on Pepe but failed to find a single team-mate in the first half. Brought down by same player for penalty just after the break and booked for foul on Ramos. Shot wide from close range and not his most productive night.
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Champions League final: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid player ratings Best off the bench: Yannick Carrasco: 8 out of 10 Unlucky not to start but made amends when coming on as substitute at the break, hammering in from close range before celebrating with his partner (we think). Full of running and confidence in extra-time and did as much as anyone in a red and white cause.
The Portugal international, who will captain his country at this summer's European Championships in France, missed his national side's 1-0 defeat to England at Wembley on Thursday night.
Chris Smalling's late goal earned Roy Hodgson's side an unconvincing victory over their Iberian counterparts, who were also without Pepe, the Real Madrid centre-back.
Ronaldo was absent after being given permission to take a pre-tournament holiday by Fernando Santos, the Portugal coach, and has spent his week holidaying on a yacht in Ibiza.
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