Ronaldo hails Real Madrid's pivotal Champions League experience

Cristiano Ronaldo said Real Madrid's greater experience was the killer difference in the Champions League semi-final success over Atletico Madrid. Ronaldo's first-leg hat-trick put Los Blancos in command ahead of Tuesday's return fixture at the Vicente Calderon, where Isco's goal proved crucial in thwarting a potential Atletico comeback after early goals from Saul Niguez and Antoine Griezmann. And Ronaldo highlighted Isco's strike as the crucial moment in the tie. "We knew that with a goal we would kill them, we had more experience and we showed it," Ronaldo to El Larguero The Portugal captain has had a hand in more goals than any player in the competition this season, with 10 goals and six assists helping Madrid reach a third final in four years.    VAMOS EQUIPO A post shared by Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) on May 10, 2017 at 2:03pm PDT With Juventus standing in the way of Madrid becoming the first side to retain the trophy in the modern era, Ronaldo believes the team are well-placed for success. "Everything can happen, but I see the team well, we are strong," he added. "The players are very good, both those who play more and less often."