Lately, Real Madrid may no longer seem like the invincible force of earlier generations, but when it comes to seizing the moment, few clubs in world football can match their timing, precision, and—some would say—luck. For fans who follow elite football as passionately as they do Live Cricket Bangladesh, Real Madrid’s latest Champions League performance served as yet another reminder: this team knows how to shine when the lights are brightest.

In terms of raw stats, the match looked far more balanced than the final scoreline suggested. Madrid held 56% possession compared to Juventus’s 44%. They entered the attacking third 57 times versus Juve’s 56, and total shots stood at 18 to 9, with just a 5 to 4 edge in shots on target. Clearly, Zidane’s men weren’t overwhelmingly dominant—except when it mattered most. Some analysts claimed Zidane tactically outclassed Allegri, but that’s a stretch. The Italian coach made no glaring errors, and Zidane didn’t unveil any genius-level surprise moves either.

Still, football isn’t always a game of numbers or flawless strategies. A deflected goal from Casemiro, a critical finish in the second half, and Madrid’s steady pressure chipped away at Juventus until the floodgates opened. The final result turned into one of the most lopsided UEFA Champions League finals in 23 years. The last time a bigger margin was seen in regulation time was AC Milan’s 4–0 dismantling of Barcelona. Even Madrid’s 4–1 win over Atlético required extra time, with a tight 1–1 during regular play.

Had it not been for Casemiro’s wonder strike and that fortunate deflection, or Sergio Ramos’s theatrical fall—famously criticized by Rio Ferdinand as “something I’d be embarrassed to show my son”—could the outcome have been different? Maybe. But what’s clear is that in football’s biggest moments, Zidane has the edge. Whether it’s tactical discipline or simply being blessed with good fortune, he continues to deliver results.

Some call it football logic, others label it fate. Chinese fans even showed up with signs humorously referencing “undercover strikers” and “Zidane’s unbeatable luck.” In hindsight, it almost feels like they jinxed themselves. But one thing is for sure—for viewers from Madrid to those who split their time watching Live Cricket Bangladesh, the night belonged to Zidane. And when the stakes are highest, Real Madrid continues to prove they’re more than just a team strong on paper—they’re born winners.