Two of European club football's most famous names will meet at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium as Real Madrid CF look to lift the trophy for the 13th time – and the third season in a row – by overcoming a Liverpool FC side in a first final for 11 years and seeking their sixth European Cup overall.• Victory in Kyiv would make Real Madrid the fourth team to claim three successive European crowns – and the first to do it twice, following their victories in the first five European Cup finals between 1956 and 1960. AFC Ajax (1971–73) and FC Bayern München (1974–76) are the
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Real Madrid v Bayern: line-ups, Fantasy tips, form guide
Reporter's view: Here we are again – what seems like an annual event – Real Madrid facing Bayern at the business end of the UEFA Champions League. The holders are in the driving seat having scored two away goals last week and are masters at finding a way through. Expect this to be a cagey affair, however, with Bayern in need of at least two goals. Madrid are likely to sit back and look to hit them on the counter – just the way they like it. Possible line-ups
Real Madrid repeat comeback feat at Bayern
Real Madrid came from behind to win at Bayern München for the second time in 12 months and take a significant step towards a third successive UEFA Champions League final. Neither side was able to take a grip of the game until the opening goal arrived out of the blue in the 28th minute. James Rodríguez, on loan at Bayern from Madrid, caught out the visiting defence with a pass into space down the right, and Joshua Kimmich was able to advance unchecked before driving past Keylor Navas at his near post.
Bayern v Real Madrid: line-ups, Fantasy tips, form guide
Reporter's view: Jupp Heynckes has maintained that teamwork rather than individual talent is key to winning the UEFA Champions League – encouraging talk as Bayern aim to repeat their 2013 treble. However, Real Madrid are back-to-back winners for a reason, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored four of their six goals when these sides met last season. Keeping him muzzled could be critical. Possible line-ups
All you need to know: Bayern München v Real Madrid
When are the games?First leg, Munich: Wednesday 25 AprilSecond leg, Madrid: Tuesday 1 May Head-to-head record in EuropePlayed: 24Bayern wins: 11 (36 goals)Madrid wins: 11 (37 goals)Draws: 2Match facts The first leg is the 25th match between the sides, making it the most played fixture in UEFA club competition. This will be the sides' seventh semi-final meeting. Bayern have won four to Real Madrid's two so far. Madrid have won their last five matches against Bayern, scoring 13 goals and conceding f... UEFA.com - News
Ruud van Nistelrooy on ‘out of this world’ Ronaldo
Ruud van Nistelrooy called Cristiano Ronaldo's overhead kick against Juventus "out of this world" as he congratulated the Real Madrid man on taking his record by scoring in a tenth consecutive UEFA Champions League game.Van Nistelrooy played alongside Ronaldo at Manchester United (2003-06) and Real Madrid (2009-10), and talked about his old team-mate as he answered fans' Twitter questions in a tuk-tuk in Pnomh Penh, Cambodia, as part of the 2018 UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour, presented by Heineken. What did you make of Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick as he broke your record for goals in successive #UCL games?< ... UEFA.com
Sergio Ramos’s 32nd birthday: how brilliant is he?
Scorer supreme of last-minute headers, Sergio Ramos may be a defender by trade but he is also renowned for dramatic interventions at the other end for Real Madrid. He is one of the game's most garlanded players too, as winner of four Ligas, three UEFA Champions Leagues, UEFA EURO 2008 and 2012, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup among a medley of trophies. UEFA.com salutes Madrid's captain fantastic. What they say"Ramos doesn't surprise me. It's what he has – a big personality... he's always there, always encouraging players and never drops his guard. He never gives up."Zinédine Zidane, Real Madrid coach