Kroos: Madrid have no magic recipe for success

Toni Kroos warned that Real Madrid have no “magic recipe” for success and expects Saturday’s Champions League final against Juventus to be a tight affair.

Bale and Isco can play together – Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was in no mood to confirm whether Isco or Gareth Bale will start in Saturday’s Champions League final against Juventus, but suggested that both players could make his XI.

Casillas: Buffon deserves UCL glory

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas feels Gianluigi Buffon deserves to win the Champions League, but he will still be cheering for his boyhood team when they take on Juventus on Saturday.

Allegri not worried by Juve final record

Massimiliano Allegri insists he is not worried by Juventus’ poor record in major European finals ahead of facing Real Madrid in a Champions League showdown in Cardiff on Saturday.

Chiellini: Juve better than 2015 UCL final loss

Giorgio Chiellini feels Juventus have improved in the two years since their Champions League final defeat, but he remains wary of the threat holders Real Madrid pose.

Chamberlain studying Alves before FA Cup final

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been taking cues from Juventus right-back Dani Alves since moving to a wing-back role for Arsenal.

Pjanic hails Juve coach Allegri

Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic has hailed the influence of head coach Massimiliano Allegri during his first season at the club.

11 footballers who played through the pain barrier

FourFourTwo takes a look at 11 tough footballers from around the world who have played through the pain barrier.

Guardiola talks up Donnarumma and James

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed the talents of AC Milan goalkeeping sensation Gianluigi Donnarumma and Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez.

ICYMI: Alves stunning volley against Monaco

Juventus beat Monaco 4-1 on aggregate to progress to the Champions League final, winning the second leg 2-1 against the French outfit.