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Antoine Griezmann v Sergio Ramos Griezmann has been a sensation this season, scoring 32 times, including the crucial away goal in the semi-nals Atletico Real against Bayern Munich. The Frenchman lends pace, skill Atletico will try to close the Real’s attacks will come mostly and clinical nishing. Ramos is spaces and deny Real time from the anks. Wing-backs a temperamental talisman. to think or use their pace. Dani Carvajal and Marcelo will Two of his record 21 red cards They will then look to break provide width as they will run came in derbies. on counter-attacks and up and down the anks all day. utilise every set-piece There will be a lot of crosses chance they get. into the box for Ronaldo and Bale to attack.

Key statistics Juanfran v Cristiano Ronaldo Juanfran has the least enviable task 7 1 in Milan, being Ronaldo’s immediate Zinedine Zidane could become Real have only won one of their opponent. The only the seventh man to win 10 Madrid derbies since the Atletico right-back the Champions League as 2014 Champions League nal. will be aided by both a player and a manager. winger Saul Niguez. With 51 goals, Ronaldo has enjoyed another remarkable year, but Atletico are better 60% 6 than most at denying him space and scoring Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 16 Ronaldo has scored at least opportunities. goals in 11 Champions League 50 club goals for the sixth games this season. That is consecutive season. 60 per cent of Real’s goals.

Filipe Luis v Gareth Bale 23 57 Luis is proof of Diego Simeone’s alchemy, outstanding since his return to Atletico after a difcult year at Chelsea. He is a Atletico are looking to become Atletico were ahead for 57 threat on the counter-attack but his main task is to halt Bale. The Welshman scored Real’s crucial second goal in the 2014 the 23rd club to win the minutes in the 2014 Champions nal, his last derby strike. He has 19 goals in his last 21 starts. European Cup. League nal, but still lost 4-1. Photos: AFP, REUTERS Text: RICHARD JOLLY STRAITS TIMES GRAPHICS