KIEV, Ukraine — For once in a Champions League final, Cristiano Ronaldo will yield some of the spotlight to another player sweeping up adulation and personal acclaim. Not just a first Champions League success, but a first major title in football in his maiden cup final. A season when the Egyptian seized his second chance at a Premier League club with gusto after a faltering spell at Chelsea. Few could have imagined Salah’s impact, powering the five-time European champions to their first Champions League final in 11 years with 11 goals in a run that began in the playoff round. That was a big chance.”‘——More AP Champions League coverage: http://www.apnews.com/tag/ChampionsLeagueRob Harris is at http://www.twitter.com/RobHarris and http://www.facebook.com/RobHarrisReports

Source: National Post May 25, 2018 14:38 UTC