The champions league final kicks off in 2 hours! Everyone wants to know how it's going to end, you're also wondering how it's going to start.
Here's the predicted lineups for both teams:
Real's 4-3-1-2 with Isco featuring which was a surprise for many when Zidane announced it. Its seems like the midfielder got Zizou's attention due to his improving form int the past couple of games. He was picked instead of Bale who was injured and maybe not 100% ready.
This formation could change throughout the play to 4-3-3 with Isco on the right wing which will create more attacking options for Zidane's side.
Juve's formation is hard to predict with their capability in changing tactics, with players playing different roles, like Dani Alves and Mandzukic. It's probably a flexible 4-2-3-1 which varies during the game to a 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 accordingly.
The odds are 50-50. Both teams played like champions from the beginning of the tournament. They performed well in every single match. Today the 2 teams are willing to give everything they have to be champions of europe. Real dream of bringing La Duodecima their 12th title to make history, again! And Juve want their 3rd UCL cup and also want to write history by winning the treble.
Now how will the 2 teams play?
Juve will try to play a physical battle, which they are already trained to play and can win it easily. In addition to that, Allegri will want Dani Alves and Dybala to take advantage of Marcello's attacking style and surprise Real with an early goal that would change the whole scenario. Higuain has to face Ramos his ex-teammate whose form is not so promising this year (defensively) and score from half chances to kill the game. Dybala will cause many troubles for Real's defence, and pjanic, if free, will break the defence with his accurate passing. Mandzukic will have a defensive role for his astonishing physique which can win him duo battles with almost any player. Khdeira could be lethal in corners and set pieces and should take care of Isco and Modric and prevent them from passing easily without pressure with the help of Pjanic . Sandro will help in the attack which will give Mandzukic time to relax. The back 3 should be careful from Ronaldo and Isco who will make them uncomfortable.
Real will try to use Juve's defensive weaknesses. Yeah! Juve have weaknesses in their defence. Their defence may look impenetratable, but in fact it is. Juve's defence has a problem when it comes to back runs. When the opposition player makes a run behind the defenders back , and with Real Madrid's players, pace is not an issue! Moreover, Juve have some holes in their marking system where the player marking the opposing player has 2 choices, either block the pass/shot or stay with the marked man. These factors will help Real win the match, although their righ side won't be that effective with Mandzukic performing his defensive duties.
A sure thing is that the game will be great, with the 2 teams fighting to win with any possible way. It would be great if Zidane won his 2nd UCL title in a year and a half, but would be greater to see Buffon win it before he retires. Anyway the game would be dramatic and on fire, so ENJOY!
Real's 4-3-1-2 with Isco featuring which was a surprise for many when Zidane announced it. Its seems like the midfielder got Zizou's attention due to his improving form int the past couple of games. He was picked instead of Bale who was injured and maybe not 100% ready.
This formation could change throughout the play to 4-3-3 with Isco on the right wing which will create more attacking options for Zidane's side.
Juve's formation is hard to predict with their capability in changing tactics, with players playing different roles, like Dani Alves and Mandzukic. It's probably a flexible 4-2-3-1 which varies during the game to a 4-3-3 or 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 accordingly.
The odds are 50-50. Both teams played like champions from the beginning of the tournament. They performed well in every single match. Today the 2 teams are willing to give everything they have to be champions of europe. Real dream of bringing La Duodecima their 12th title to make history, again! And Juve want their 3rd UCL cup and also want to write history by winning the treble.
Now how will the 2 teams play?
Juve will try to play a physical battle, which they are already trained to play and can win it easily. In addition to that, Allegri will want Dani Alves and Dybala to take advantage of Marcello's attacking style and surprise Real with an early goal that would change the whole scenario. Higuain has to face Ramos his ex-teammate whose form is not so promising this year (defensively) and score from half chances to kill the game. Dybala will cause many troubles for Real's defence, and pjanic, if free, will break the defence with his accurate passing. Mandzukic will have a defensive role for his astonishing physique which can win him duo battles with almost any player. Khdeira could be lethal in corners and set pieces and should take care of Isco and Modric and prevent them from passing easily without pressure with the help of Pjanic . Sandro will help in the attack which will give Mandzukic time to relax. The back 3 should be careful from Ronaldo and Isco who will make them uncomfortable.
Real will try to use Juve's defensive weaknesses. Yeah! Juve have weaknesses in their defence. Their defence may look impenetratable, but in fact it is. Juve's defence has a problem when it comes to back runs. When the opposition player makes a run behind the defenders back , and with Real Madrid's players, pace is not an issue! Moreover, Juve have some holes in their marking system where the player marking the opposing player has 2 choices, either block the pass/shot or stay with the marked man. These factors will help Real win the match, although their righ side won't be that effective with Mandzukic performing his defensive duties.
A sure thing is that the game will be great, with the 2 teams fighting to win with any possible way. It would be great if Zidane won his 2nd UCL title in a year and a half, but would be greater to see Buffon win it before he retires. Anyway the game would be dramatic and on fire, so ENJOY!
