the wait is over there are few bigger days on the football calendar than champions league final day
fans are beginning to pour into the stadium and the tension is palpable it's real madrid they face
paris saint-germain and it's coming up live here on ea tv
this is where every top level footballer wants to be after a long season the champions league final
only two teams left in the battle for europe's premier club competition my name is derek ray
and i'm joined for commentary on this final tonight by stuart robson it's real madrid
against patty sessions well derek it doesn't come any better than this does it this has the makings
of an absolute classic these are two brilliant teams and at the moment i can't separate them
and the starting players for real madrid thibault courtois begins in goal kappa hal starts with
fed lomendi in the full back positions junior starts with lucas vasquez in the wide positions
and operating through the middle and attack today karine benzema
and the psg team looks like this john luigi donnarumma begins in goal
marquinhos plays alongside sergio ramos in central defense idrisa alongside marco
verratti in the engine room and lining up through the middle and attack today is kylian mbappe
this is it the champions league final they are underway who will be crowned club kings of europe
another perfect position to read it
and perhaps lucas vasquez no strong hand on the ball corner for real madrid
and over it comes the idea was to get the corner beyond the first defender but he didn't succeed
well you get the feeling so many in attendance here have come
just to see this man killian and vape well derek what form is in the present second in the league
table in terms of goals he's been so clinical and i expect him to score more goals today
well it needs to be careful here
what can they do from here real madrid have been awarded the free kick
well they couldn't take advantage of the opportunity
and neymar what a perfect ball now how about this
league final incredible scenes
well here it is again and it's all about the place on the counter attack
they were so quick to break out from their defensive positions and then
the finish is fairly simple in the end that's a good goal
so
now the action underway can't really find a response now
unsuccessfully cut out
effective pressure to regain possession
brilliantly blocked
now the delivery it might still be problematic nicely blocked
already closing him down here good pressure high up the pitch
a chance for him to get in
well here's the replay and just look how quickly they break forward once they win
the ball back and the finish is clinical it just makes it look so easy doesn't he
so toenail now
well those stats tell us that psg haven't dominated the ball but their
counter-attacking has been really good particularly in the wide areas
it's been an excellent performance from them so far chance to do damage
oh good strike well he's placed it wide really close shave
mandy
did look as though they might be onto something for a second or so
and psg pushing forward with options available but they dealt with the threat post
i couldn't find a teammate unfortunately and a throw in to come
casimiro
mendy has it and fed forwards vinicius junior
well he really read that brilliantly
and the whistle is sounded for halftime in this game
into the second half then in this battle for champions league glory
a bit of running room now on the wing can he get one back
he can he's given his team a real opportunity and momentum is with them
well here it is again he goes past his marker so easily with just a drop of the shoulder
and he makes the finish look so easy what a good goal that is
so the game continues and that girl puts a different complexion on the match for real
i'm getting the ball forward that's the kind of shielding play you expect from him and given away
now
could cross it in here
tony course wants to attack from the wide
and it areas counts for naught
federico valverde
and return to benzema this could be the equalizer oh yes what a classy goal and make no mistake
there aren't many in the game who would have the confidence to even try it
well here's the replay and what a well-delivered cross this is perfectly
placed and the movement is good making for a comfortable finish it's a really great goal
well back underway here and they've split the four goals between them so far
neymar and now gay
by naldum
good use of advantage in favor of psg georginio one album perfect tackle
over the touch line for a throw in
but the referee rightly going back and brandishing the yellow card substitution for real madrid
mendy it's looking promising lucas vasquez wakes and he clears the danger
oh they'll be happy to have regained possession
just 10 minutes to go well sitting deep like this might be a dangerous game good looking ball
and the goalkeeper has outdone himself with that same
i'm sure he would love to have that opportunity back
mandy
five minutes to go
little time he's running out to get this winner but the fans certainly believe it's coming just
listen to the noise what a fantastic finish we could have here moving the ball effectively
looking for the right moments and he takes it on and just over the bar excellent effort it was
not totally up all the stoppages we'll have two additional minutes
on the attack is there to be late drama
and they've only gone and made a count a goal for psg nearing the end of the champions league final
well that's the replay shows this is a wonderful fall into the box
whipped in so early behind the defenders and what about the finish
is such control and technique that could have gone anywhere but not with his skill it's a great goal
full-time parisian pride shines through psg have cleared the final hurdle in the champions league
well just look at the emotions out there joy and relief on one side despair and heartache
on the other but we've got the right winners here they fully deserved it on the night for
these players well it's the night of their lives and they're determined to enjoy every millisecond
well they have to make the most of this don't they it's a great feat what an achievement from them
well they don't need to be reminded about what comes next
it's the presentation of the coveted champions league trophy
well there's some tired players out there but what you can be sure of they'll find some
energy when they get their hands on the trophy they'll be going mad in the next few moments
the champions league winners penny said german
well this is what they wanted what a moment for these players they've worked so hard to
win this trophy they've been fantastic and you can feel the emotion it's natural to reflect
on this final but so much hard work has gone into the entire campaign memories memories
what would a celebration be without the chance to enjoy it with your own supporters
well these fans have certainly played their part haven't they they'll savor these moments
they've traveled far and wide to follow their team they're loving every minute of this and why not
they deserve it a performance of fire as well as ice they held their nerve when that was necessary
and these celebrations will run long into the night
well these are the moments they have to make the most of it doesn't happen very often does it
these will be photos to cherish for years to come brilliant stuff
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