The Champions League semi-finals kicked off with a local derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, and once again Cristiano Ronaldo made all the difference.

Real Madrid has one football boot planted firmly in the grass of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff after destroying local rivals Atletico in one of the most one-sided Champions League Semi-Finals you are likely to witness.

The champions sucked the roar right out of the usually tigerish Atletico, only allowing them 38% possession. While at the other end, Cristiano Ronaldo, did what Cristiano Ronaldo does best.

No team has ever retained the Champions League since it underwent a makeover in 1992, but Real is the -140 favourite to do that after this utterly convincing win.