The 32-year-old Portugal winger will be playing in the Champions League final for the fifth time in nine years. In the Champions League era, which started in 1992-93, no team has ever managed to defend its title. It’s hard to argue because Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane’s squad rotation system has netted Madrid the Spanish league title and yet another Champions League final. At the heart of that Juventus defence is a guy looking to become the oldest Champions League winner: 39-year-old goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. The France great inherited a disgruntled team from Rafa Benitez, but he united the dressing room and led the team to last year’s Champions League title.

Source: thestar June 02, 2017 13:52 UTC