The wait is almost over. The match to decide the champions of Europe is just hours away.
The city of Kiev is poised, as are the players, coaches and fans of Real Madrid and Liverpool, who are hoping to end their season with a trophy – and the most prestigious trophy at that.
Madrid are 12-time kings of the continent and have won the last two finals in a row, but they meet one of the few teams to come close to matching their pedigree in the competition.
Neither has been consistent in the league but each has wowed at times in Europe. Who, then, will emerge victorious? Two writers from 'Omnisport' have gone head to head.
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