Parsthe city in which the Real Madrid inaugurated his empire in the european cup is the scenario in which the white team seeks to put its account in 14 conquests, just double what its rival aspires to have in the Stade de France, Liverpool. Carlo Ancelotti faces the task with his gala team.
Courtois
“Now I’m on the good side,” he said in the preview of what is his second Champions League final after the one he lost in 2014 against Real Madrid. He risks a lot in the first ball out he has. His first miracle comes at 16 minutes when he takes a close shot from Salah down. And another one at 20 minutes even better when he grazes the ball so that Man’s shot goes to the post and not to the net. Too many times he has to go out with a long ball. The best in the first part of Madrid.
Carvajal
He reaches his fifth Champions League final at the best moment of the season. Before him, the explosive Luis Díaz. The Colombian demands attention from the start. He can’t attack. He was only seen on defense before the break.
Militao
It has generated some doubt in the final stretch of a season in which it has been at a very high level. The first half hour makes him sweat. Man doesn’t stop and that sometimes disorients him. About to mess it up as soon as he got back from break.
Alaba
He has not played since April 26, the first part at the Etihad. He is looking for his third European Cup, after the two he won with Bayern. A lot of demand with Man who doesn’t stop. He helps Mendy well.
Mendy
His duel with Salah is one of the hot spots of the game. One of the most tuned in the dark start of Madrid. The most solvent, prevails over Salah.
casemiro
He knows what it means to win four Champions Leagues and score in a final, the one in Cardiff. He is going to have a job. Little fine in the passes. He suffers because by recovering so quickly, Liverpool barely takes a breath.
Kroos
Not a doubt that he was going to be a starter. He may not be at his peak, but endgame he knows better than anyone. This is the sixth Champions League he has reached, plus the 2014 World Cup. The start of the match completely covered him up. He doesn’t come into play. The rhythm beats him.
Modric
Soul of comebacks and the key to understanding what has happened this year at the Bernabu. Boot away from the game. He hardly appeared in offensive actions.
