Saturday is here, meaning only hours remain before the Champions League final kicks off. Juventus and Real Madrid will battle it out in Cardiff in the National Stadium of Wales, as the Italian giants look to stop Los Blancos from winning back-to-back titles.
Allegri’s side looks to put an end to the Bianconeri’s 21-year wait for the title and is eying the treble. However, Les Merengues is the tournament’s most successful club and thus have the advantage. Check out the team news.
Juventus squad
With Dani Alves, their rock-solid BBC – Bonucci, Barzagli, Chiellini – trio, and Gianluigi Buffon; Juventus has a squad that can overcome Real Madrid. Furthermore, Juventus has several players who know their opponent very well.
The first is Alves, a man who has come across – winning on some instances and losing on others – Cristiano Ronaldo during his Barca days. The Brazilian stated ahead of kick-off that he is ready to face his former foe.
DANI ALVES:
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStat) June 2, 2017
"I am ready to face Cristiano Ronaldo. I know him very well." pic.twitter.com/R3BK7462tF
Additionally, the Bianconeri have two former Real Madrid players in the form of Gonzalo Higuain and Sami Khedira – the latter helping them win La Decima. The Argentine and German are both tipped to start in the final.
25-man squad: Juventus yet to announce
Real Madrid squad
Real Madrid’s two biggest fears were the fitness of Gareth Bale and Dani Carvajal. Both are fit and available to play, but only one will likely start.
The Welshman has not featured since El Clasico, and given the form of Isco, the second most expensive player will likely start on the bench. Carvajal, however, will likely start given the inconsistency of Danilo.
25-man squad: Navas, Casilla, Yanez, Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Varane, Nacho, Marcelo, Coentrao, Danilo, Kroos, James, Casemiro, Kovacic, Modric, Asensio, Isco, Enzo, Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale, Lucas Vasquez, Mariano, Morata.
Predicted lineups
Juventus: Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Alex Sandro; Khedira, Pjanić; Alves, Dybala, Mandžukić; Higuaín
Real Madrid: Navas; Carvajal, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Modrić, Casemiro, Kroos, Isco; Benzema, Cristiano
Official lineups
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— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) June 3, 2017
Where can I watch the Champions League final?
Pretty much anywhere. Live coverage is available in 183 countries, with the final being aired on the usual channels – Fox Sports, BT Sport, TSN, and beIN Sports at 14:45 ET / 19:45 BST / 20:45 CET.
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