Succeeding in the Champions League is one of Barcelona's main goals this season after struggling in the European competition in recent years, failing to make it past the quarterfinals in three straight seasons.
Ronaldo was under pressure after three games without scoring for Juventus since his move from Real Madrid, but he broke his mini-drought with two goals in Sunday's 2-1 win over Sassuolo in Serie A.
The 32 Champions League teams kicking off in the group stage in September will share a prize fund of 1.95 billion euros ($2.28 billion), up from 1.4 billion euros ($1.6 billion) this season, UEFA confirmed on Tuesday.
Buffon, who has since left Juventus, will serve the ban next season if he signs for a club which plays in the Champions League or Europa League.
Zidane won nine titles as Madrid's coach, including the three Champions Leagues, one Spanish League, one Spanish Super Cup, two UEFA Super Cups and two Club World Cups.
Some 80,000 supporters reveled in their team's third straight Champions League triumph on Saturday night after watching Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the final.
Real Madrid's biggest star, Cristiano Ronaldo, hinted he was unsure he would stay with the club.
Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-1 to win their third straight Champions League final and record-extending 13th European title overall.
Loris Karius letting Gareth Bale's swerving shot squirm through his hands at chest height gave the Liverpool goalkeeper his place in European soccer infamy.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah was hurt when he tangled with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and had to go off in the 30th minute.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah left the field in tears at 0-0 in the 30th minute, unable to continue due to the pains in his left shoulder. Ramos held on to Salah's right arm and helped pull him in a hard fall to the ground.
Gareth Bale struck twice as Real Madrid thrashed Liverpool 3-1 to claim their third straight Champions League trophy.
The match between Real Madrid and Villarreal ended in a 2-2 draw, which puts the Los Blancos at the third position after League champions Barcelona and runner-up Atletico Madrid at the end of the season.
Paris Saint Germain signed Thomas Tuchel as their manager for next two years. Tuchel will be replacing Unai Emery at the league 1 champions.
It was also the end of an era in England's top flight, with Arsene Wenger taking charge of his final game as Arsenal manager after 22 seasons.
Despite successfully defending the Italian league four times, Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri's future has been in doubt after early Champions League exit.
Klopp has not only made those fans believe and dream during Liverpool's remarkable run to Kiev, he has done the same with his players.
Two-time defending champion Madrid reached yet another Champions League final by eliminating Bayern Munich in the semifinals.
A Liverpool fan was seriously injured in clashes ahead of the first leg of the Champions League seminal against Roma.
Roma players have questioned the referee's decisions following their loss against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final.
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