Gianluigi Buffon's dream of winning the Champions League ended in a red mist on Wednesday night as Real Madrid - and English referee Michael Oliver - left them incensed and heartbroken.
The legendary goalkeeper, 40, had hoped to finish his career by finally lifting the one major club trophy that has eluded him throughout an illustrious career.
But there is to be no fairytale finale for Buffon, sent off for his wild-eyed protestations after Oliver awarded a stoppage-time penalty for Mehdi Benatia's challenge on Lucas Vazquez.
Buffon had said that unless Juventus won the Champions League this season, he would put away his gloves.