The Champions league final host yet again the clash of the two world class teams this year on June 4 at Cardiff - The Unbreakable Juventus and the Ruthless Real Madrid.
Who will put the hands of the trophy ? We don't know it yet but we have the analysis of the match with various facts to know who has the upper hand on the prestigious trophy.
Will Real Madrid go on to make history with their 12th - The Duodecima or will Juventus go on to get their 3rd cup ?
Juventus
Juventus are going to the finals with a very good run in the league securing their 33rd title creating the record of most league titles won shared with Real madrid. Allegri's men recent form show they could easily outperform any team.
Undoubtedly the key players for Juventus has been their back four. Unsurprisingly they have only conceded 3 goals till now prior to the final.The BBC of Juventus has been so consistent at the back
Adding to that the right back Dani Alves needs special mention as he is a constant threat going forward in that right back position.
The defensive structure of Juventus has helped the legendary 'Gigi' Buffon to have less work between the sticks but taking nothing away from him he has been brilliant this season.
The midfield is good with Marchisio being the muscle but tactically Madrid midfield could easily outrun the Juventus midfield having two of the best midfielders with them
The front line of Juventus comprising of Dybala,Higuain,Cuadrado along with Mandzukic is very good with great skills of Dybala,finishing of Higuain and and air ball domination of Mandzukic is someting to be afraid of.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid form this season came from a lot of team effort and tactics by Zidane on the rotation of the squad.Every player has contributed to the success they achieved till now.
The main driving force of Madrid is their midfield comprising of Luka Modric,Toni Kroos and Casemiro giving them the stability they lacked for years.Isco has been key to the mix allowing the midfield to connect to the frontline and a constant threat on ball going forward
Gareth Bale may return to the starting eleven before the Ucl final completing the BBC trio and recent form of Cristiano Ronaldo may be a good sign for the Los Blancos
Keylor Navas has been off to a poor start and out of form after the surgery but the last couple of league games has shown he still got it maintaining a clean sheet away at Malaga.
The backline of Real Madrid have been by far from being the best as they having been leaking goals throughout the season and many time they have escaped from defeat. Raphael Varane might partner Sergio Ramos at Cardiff and news about injured Carvajal returning might be good news for them
Key players
Juventus
Bonucci and Chiellini are having a fine form that breaching them will be a tough task for madrid.
Dybala and Dani Alves can cause problems up front with Dani Alves being in great form lately.
Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo has found his form back after a rough start and has incredible scoring streak against top teams lately.
Isco,Toni Kroos and Marcelo are in great form and might be handful for Juventus.
Style of play
Juventus
Juventus,having a very good defensive structure will be happy to give Real more of the possession and hit them with the counter whenever possible and with Marchisio and Mandzukic in the field they will be much superior than the Madrid men physically.
Dybala and Cuadrado will have their own freedom to take on the Madrid backline and the recent performances of Dani Alves is astounding may cause some problems to the Los Blancos.Also more air balls might be expected from both the wing backs Alex Sandro and Dani Alves with Mandzukic able to find the ball in air.
Real Madrid
Having two of the best midfielders in the team Toni Kroos and Luka Modric,Los Blancos will definitely have more possession in thier favour and will try having more of a passing game rather than a pacey game.Isco will have a free role as to connect well with the forwards.
Similar to Dani Alves both the Madrid wingbacks Dani Carvajal(if available) and Marcelo will be trying to get forward as much as they can to contribute to the attack and play the crosses considering they have quality players who can do well in the air
Apart from these situations the setpiece abilities of Real Madrid is also a key point and it has been the highlight throughout the season for the Los Blancos. With Toni Kroos being the man in charge of setpieces and assisting 12 times this season is impressive
Recent Form
Both Juventus and Real Madrid are on firing form and they both went on to win the league titles both of them equalling the record of 33 times. Coincidence, isn't is ?
Final Thoughts
This will definitely be one of the most interesting encounters of the recent times with Real Madrid trying to secure back to back titles and Juventus having a very good run of form and to finally get the Champions League trophy to Buffon.
Can the defensive masterclass of Juventus fight off the attacking prowess of Los Blancos or will Real Madrid breach the Italian wall ?. No one knows as of now and hopefully it will be a great match.
Predictions : Juventus 1-1 Real Madrid
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