Champions League final: Real Madrid, Atletico resume rivalry

Atletico Madrid fans chant prior to the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) (The Associated Press)

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Real Madrid's supporters chant at the Duomo square, prior to the Champions League final between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) (The Associated Press)

Atletico Madrid players walk on the pitch and wave to fans, prior to the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno) (The Associated Press)

MILAN – Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are resuming their intense city rivalry in the Champions League final on a hot and humid Saturday evening at San Siro Stadium.

Two years after Real Madrid won a record-extending 10th European title against Atletico, the teams play again for the most coveted trophy in club soccer.

Atletico aims to become European champion for the first time. It was denied by last-minute equalizing goals on both previous trips to the final, first by Bayern Munich in 1974 before being routed in a replay.

In 2014, veteran Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos scored with a header in the third minute of stoppage time to force extra time, when superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale scored in a 4-1 win.