How Real Madrid should line up against Liverpool

Forward: Cristiano Ronaldo

Ziadne will be hoping that his talisman comes out all guns blazing

There's absolutely nothing that the 5-time Ballon d'or winner cannot do on a football pitch, especially in matches like these. He is the best big-game player in the history of the game and is widely expected to score in Kiev, thereby making him the first player to score in 5 Champions League finals.

The Portuguese superstar has banged in 15 goals this term and will be looking to increase the tally. To say that his goals have been primary reason of Madrid reaching the Final, would surely be an understatement.

Cristiano always keeps his best for special occasions and the Madrid faithful will be hoping that he destroys Liverpool just like he has been destroying innumerable teams across his career and deliver the 13th Champions League trophy for Real Madrid.

Forward: Gareth Bale

Will he get the nod?

On current form, Bale seems almost certain to start the game ahead of Karim Benzema. Although Ronaldo apparently struggles without the services of Benz through the middle, Bale can help in the build-up and is always just a swish of boot away from delivering an accurate cross into the box.

Having Bale will also help Madrid in the sense that his supreme pace will always keep Liverpool's defenders wary of him and thus will make them reluctant to charge higher up the pitch. As he showed against Juventus in the second leg, he is willing to dwarf his attacking instincts to help in defence if the need arises. For me, Bale will be the player to watch out for, and will be the difference in this huge clash.