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#2 Real's utter dominance
A while ago, the Champions League crown had never been defended successfully by the holders, let alone being won three consecutive times by any team.
Real Madrid have a clear shot at lifting the trophy for three consecutive times after they managed to fend-off Juventus in the last eight, despite losing 1-3 at home. On the way to the semis, they beat top teams like Dortmund, PSG and Juventus.
However, they will now face top teams like Liverpool and Bayern who have been a delight to watch in the competition so far.
No matter what comes ahead, Ronaldo has yet another opportunity on the big-stage to showcase his extraordinary abilities and take the dream of Ballon d'Or away from any possible contender.
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