When Sergio Ramos Tried to Halt Alicia Keys’ Show at Champions League Final

• The 2016 Champions League final at San Siro saw Real Madrid beat Atlético Madrid on penalties.
• UEFA made history by featuring Alicia Keys as the first live music act at the final.
• Players grew restless during the performance, eager for the match to begin.
• Referee Mark Clattenburg recalled Ramos and Koke pushing for the music to end.
• Real Madrid won 5–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw, claiming La Undécima.

The 2016 UEFA Champions League final at San Siro is remembered not only for Real Madrid’s dramatic victory over Atlético Madrid but also for an unexpected moment involving music, nerves, and one of football’s biggest stars.

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Ahead of kick-off, tension in the tunnel grew when players became unsettled by the live pre-match performance of American singer Alicia Keys.

UEFA had made history by inviting her as the first artist to perform at a Champions League final, entertaining fans in the stadium and millions watching globally with a medley of her biggest hits.

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While the audience embraced the show, the players waiting to step onto the pitch were visibly eager to get the match underway.

According to referee Mark Clattenburg, Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and Atlético midfielder Koke voiced their frustration, urging that the performance end quickly so the game could begin.

Clattenburg admitted the request left him in an awkward position, caught between global entertainment and football tradition.

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Despite the unusual prelude, the match itself delivered high drama. Ramos gave Real Madrid the lead in the first half, only for Yannick Carrasco to equalize for Atlético.

With the score locked at 1–1 after extra time, the final was decided by penalties, where Real triumphed 5–3.

The victory secured their 11th European Cup, famously dubbed La Undécima, further cementing their dominance in the competition.

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For Clattenburg, the night was unforgettable not only for its footballing drama but also for the surreal backstage moment that blended music and sport in ways rarely seen at such high-stakes finals.

Watch the interview below:

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