Juventus vs Real Madrid
2016/17 UEFA Champions League Final
Date: Saturday, 3rd June 2017
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (Wales).
Since the reincarnation of Europe's top competition in 1993, no team has ever managed to win the trophy in consecutive years, with AC Milan the last team to do so in 1989 and 1990 when the it was the European Cup.
Zinedine Zidane's men won their 11th European trophy - their fifth Champions League - when they beat Atletico Madrid last season and victory against Juventus in Cardiff will see them make history by defending their title.
Speaking before the game, Zidane was confident that his side were prepared for the final, saying: "We're very happy to be in the final. We know how difficult it is to get there and we've worked very well during the year. We deserve to be in the final and the team is going in to it in very good physical shape and we're confident."
Juventus last won the competition in 2006 under Marcello Lippi and have been beaten on their past four appearances in the final including a 2015 loss to Barcelona.
The Serie A champions could also become the ninth team to achieve the treble of league, domestic cup and European titles and only the second Italian club in history to do so after Inter Milan in the 2009/10 season.
When asked about Juventus' history in Champions League finals, manager Massimiliano Allegri said: "Juventus haven't lost six finals, we've been involved in eight! Making the final is incredible.
"There's only one Champions League like there's only one Superbowl and what matters is being in the right place at the right time. I'm delighted to be in the final and I feel fortunate to be leading a team out in Cardiff on Saturday."
Juventus vs Real Madrid: Head-to-head
This is the 19th meeting between the two clubs and there is little to separate as they share 8 wins and 2 draws each. However, Juventus are unbeaten in the latest three with a pair of wins and draw. Also, both teams have scored in 8 of their last 10 meetings.
Madrid won 1-0 in their lone meeting in a Champions League final. Predrag Mijatovic was the scorer in the 66th minute of the game at Amsterdam in 1998.
Juventus vs Real Madrid: Prediction
Without a doubt, this is a clash between the best defense and best offense. Juve have already shown what they are capable of by shutting out the free scoring Barcelona at Camp Nou. But one must be vary of Cristiano Ronaldo, who has scored in all of his four previous meetings against the Italians. It will be hard for the Old Lady to keep things in control over the 90 minutes of play.
This will bring us to our first tip, which is both teams to score. It could be a banker after 8 of the last 10 meetings between the two saw the same.
Bookies made Real Madrid slight favourites to win this one and we are also going by the same opinion. But Juve cannot be ruled out from this game at any point and we firmly believe there is a higher chance for this game to extend to the extra time and probably the penalties.
Juventus vs Real Madrid: Bet Tips
For those who are chasing high-odds, some decent options can be found in BTTS and Draw at 4.50 with Betfair. And it is also worth to take a look at the Correct FT Score 1-1 for 6.30 odds by Unibet.
However, our primary tip for this match is Both Teams to Score at 2.05 by Betfair.
We also advice punters to take a look at William Hill specials for – Each team over 1 Corner in Each Half to win an attractive 3.50 odds.