How good really is Zidane the manager? Why the Real Madrid boss just keeps on winning

The enigma of Zizou has outsiders puzzled. As he takes aim at a hat-trick of Champions League titles as a coach, FourFourTwo SA explores the ‘Zidane effect’

I can’t be compared to Salah – Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah are level on 44 goals this season, but the Real Madrid star thinks any similarity ends there.

Madrid are a team without any weaknesses – Klopp

German coach Jurgen Klopp does not believe Spanish giants Real Madrid have any weaknesses that could be exploited by Liverpool.

Winning the Champions League changed my life – Benitez

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said winning the Champions League with the club changed his life.

Salah deserves Ballon d’Or if Liverpool win Champions League – Owen

Former Liverpool star Michael Owen has tipped Mohamed Salah for the 2018 Ballon d’Or if Jurgen Klopp’s side win the Champions League final.

Zidane: Be careful when you criticise Ronaldo

Zinedine Zidane says people should think twice before expecting Cristiano Ronaldo to struggle under the pressure of a big match.

Liverpool players can change their lives in Kiev, says Gerrard

Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool’s players to ‘seize the moment’ when they meet Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

United must add experience to their squad – Matic

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic believes the Red Devils need to sign some more experienced players so they can challenge for Premier League and Champions League silverware.

Casemiro: Champions League more important than La Liga

Barcelona may have completed a domestic double but Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro says the Champions League is more important.

Conte feels teams need luck to win UCL

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte feels Winning the Champions League involves more luck than claiming a league title.