A look ahead to Saturday’s Champions League final with an amazing combined XI of the two finalists Barcelona and Juventus, with three players from the Italian giants making the lineup…
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GK: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)
Still perhaps the best goalkeeper in the world, Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon makes it past either of Barcelona’s keepers to make this combined XI.
DR: Dani Alves (Barcelona)
A player in superb form this season, Brazilian right-back Dani Alves remains a huge part of this Barcelona team despite looking set for a summer exit.
DL: Jordi Alba (Barcelona)
An excellent attacking left-back, there’s no doubt Jordi Alba deserves his place in this combined XI after another superb season.
DC: Gerard Pique (Barcelona)
Another defender back to his best for Barcelona this season, Gerard Pique is a hugely important member of this Barca side and is chasing his third Champions League trophy.
DC: Javier Mascherano (Barcelona)
A player who has excelled since being converted into a centre-back at the Nou Camp, Javier Mascherano looks a good shout to make this combined lineup as well.
DM: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)
One of the world’s top defensive midfielders, Sergio Busquets is yet another Barcelona player to get the nod in this side.
MC: Arturo Vidal (Juventus)
Despite the class of Andres Iniesta, Arturo Vidal of Juventus currently looks the more in-form player after a highly effective season from the Chilean.
MC: Paul Pogba (Juventus)
One of the best young players on the planet, Juventus star Paul Pogba comfortably makes it in ahead of the likes of Ivan Rakitic.
FR: Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
The best player in the world again this season, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi is an obvious choice in this star-studded front three.
FL: Neymar (Barcelona)
Another superb member of Barca’s attack this season, Brazilian starlet Neymar has shown his immense potential this term and could have a big say on the outcome of the Champions League final.
FC: Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
A great signing from Liverpool last summer, Luis Suarez has shone in this incredible attacking trio this season and could now lift football’s ultimate prize.
