Real's route to the final wasn't hard. Their usual easy group for Penaldo to stat pad. Schalke are an embarrassment and can never defend which is perfect for Penaldo. MSN would have tore them to shreds.
Atletico not one of the stronger teams in the last 8 but the fact they can actually defend meant no goals for Penaldo.
Juve are a decent side but in a CL semi final you're going to play a good side. They'd have rather drawn Juve than Barca or Bayern. That second leg was when they needed Ronaldo to produce far more than against Getafe or Espanyol.
Atletico not one of the stronger teams in the last 8 but the fact they can actually defend meant no goals for Penaldo.
Juve are a decent side but in a CL semi final you're going to play a good side. They'd have rather drawn Juve than Barca or Bayern. That second leg was when they needed Ronaldo to produce far more than against Getafe or Espanyol.