THE GRAND FINALE

EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

On Saturday 3 June 2017 the world will bear witness to a classic case of an irresistible force meeting an immovable object as Los Blancos face the Old Lady in Cardiff for the opportunity of lifting the most coveted prize in club football: the Champions League trophy.

For Juventus, it’s a (second) chance to complete their path to redemption, rising from the indignity of relegation in 2006 to potentially being European champions in just over a decade.

And for Real Madrid, under the watchful eye of the legendary Zinedine Zidane – himself a former Juve great – it’s a chance for the current crop of players to write their names into the history books by being the first team to successfully defend the Champions League title.

Ultimately though, it all comes down to the final. It stands as the climax of the season, a last flourish before the curtains close for a few months. And with the attacking talent of Real taking on the miserly defence of Juve, both sporting the three-stripes of adidas on their shirts, it’s sure to be one hell of a show.