'Marca': Real possess qualities Barca don't have in Europe

The dust is still settling from Real's bizarre 3-1 victory over Liverpool at Kiev's Olympic Stadium.

Not only did the triumph secure their thirteenth European crown but their third in consecutive years, something they hold over their Spanish rivals.

In the past five years, Real top the head-to-head title count 4-1 against Barca in the continent's premier club competition. So waht do they possess that their enemies do not?

'Marca' suggest that the bulk comes down to Zinedine Zidane's depth in squad, which has a wealth of attacking options at its disposal.

Cristiano Ronaldo spearheads the offense but he can be joined by either Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Isco and Lucas Vazquez - all top quality players.

Barcelona, however, rely heavily on Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez and when both are either absent or not at their best, the team suffers. This is evident in their elimination at the quarter-final stage to Roma. 

The Spanish newspaper also praises the leadership of captain Sergio Ramos, who despite being a controversial figure, is regarded as one of the best defenders in the world. 

'Los Cules' have Gerard Pique but 'Marca' argue that Ramos' mentality to do whatever it takes is a winning attitude that Barcelona could take a leaf from. 

It seems that this Champions League victory could raise a lot of questions for their Spanish rivals...