10 players to watch in Champions League final

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Alvaro Morata: The ex-Real Madrid striker split time with Fernando Llorente to start the season, but has since become one of Juventus' key players. He scored two decisive goals in the Champions League semifinals against his old club and will be a key figure in the final.

Gianluigi Buffon: The Italian goalkeeper has been tremendous all season long for Juventus. Not only has Buffon made crucial saves to guide Juve into the Champions League final, but he's helped organize the back line which has been a major factor in the team's success this year.
Gianluigi Buffon: The Italian goalkeeper has been tremendous all season long for Juventus. Not only has Buffon made crucial saves to guide Juve into the Champions League final, but he’s helped organize the back line which has been a major factor in the team’s success this year.
Alvaro Morata: The ex-Real Madrid striker split time with Fernando Llorente to start the season, but has since become one of Juventus' key players. He scored two decisive goals in the Champions League semifinals against his old club and will be a dangerman in the final.
Alvaro Morata: The ex-Real Madrid striker split time with Fernando Llorente to start the season, but has since become one of Juventus’ key players. He scored two decisive goals in the Champions League semifinals against his old club and will be a dangerman in the final.
Carlos Tevez: The Argentine striker was an outcast at Manchester City just two years ago. He's since recorded 50 goals in all competitions with Juventus, including seven in this season's Champions League. Tevez will be crucial for Juve, especially when the Bianconeri attack on the break.
Carlos Tevez: The Argentine striker was an outcast at Manchester City just two years ago. He’s since recorded 50 goals in all competitions with Juventus, including seven in this season’s Champions League. Tevez will be crucial for Juve, especially when the Bianconeri attack on the break.
Paul Pogba: The Frenchman hasn't been scoring world-class goals or dominating opposing midfields, but he's still going to be a handful for Barcelona going forward. Pogba's strength and composure on the ball will be two strengths to counter a fast and technical Barca midfield.
Paul Pogba: The Frenchman hasn’t been scoring world-class goals or dominating opposing midfields, but he’s still going to be a handful for Barcelona going forward. Pogba’s strength and composure on the ball will be two strengths to counter a fast and technical Barca midfield.
Leonardo Bonucci: Bonucci has more responsibility now that Giorgio Chiellini will be missing the Champions League final. The Italy international has been a rock at the back, he's strong in the air, and is faster than Chiellini, which means Barcelona will have a tougher time breaking down Juventus' defence.
Leonardo Bonucci: Bonucci has more responsibility now that Giorgio Chiellini will be missing the Champions League final. The Italy international has been a rock at the back, he’s strong in the air, and is faster than Chiellini, which means Barcelona will have a tougher time breaking down Juventus’ defence.
Giorgio Chiellini: The centre back isn't the fastest, which may hinder his team's chances against one of the fastest attacks in the world. However, Chiellini makes up for it with his strength, aerial ability and how he reads the game. Since Juventus won't be playing a high line, Chiellini may not be too exposed.
Giorgio Chiellini: The centre back isn’t the fastest, which may hinder his team’s chances against one of the fastest attacks in the world. However, Chiellini makes up for it with his strength, aerial ability and how he reads the game. Since Juventus won’t be playing a high line, Chiellini may not be too exposed.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: ter Stegen has been Barcelona's No. 1 in cup competitions and the Champions League. He was shaky earlier in the year, but he's settled with time and has been excellent. He's made some impossible saves and will have to do more of the same against two clinical strikers.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen: ter Stegen has been Barcelona’s No. 1 in cup competitions and the Champions League. He was shaky earlier in the year, but he’s settled with time and has been excellent. He’s made some impossible saves and will have to do more of the same against two clinical strikers.
Gerard Pique: Pique has been arguably the best centre back in Europe this season after a couple of average campaigns. The Spanish international can completely silence the critics by shutting down Juventus' fierce attack.
Gerard Pique: Pique has been arguably the best centre back in Europe this season after a couple of average campaigns. The Spanish international can completely silence the critics by shutting down Juventus’ fierce attack.
Neymar: The Brazilian has scored 42 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions and it goes without saying that the forward will be integral to Barcelona's prospects with his finishing abilities, technique and speed. The winger will be especially dangerous on the break.
Neymar: The Brazilian has scored 42 goals in 49 appearances in all competitions and it goes without saying that the forward will be integral to Barcelona’s prospects with his finishing abilities, technique and speed. The winger will be especially dangerous on the break.
Luis Suarez: The Uruguayan striker has been a missing piece for Barcelona's attack. He can drop deep, run at defenders and drift out wide to let Lionel Messi dictate the game. He's scored 25 goals in 43 games, which is fantastic considering the time he missed to start the year.
Luis Suarez: The Uruguayan striker has been a missing piece for Barcelona’s attack. He can drop deep, run at defenders and drift out wide to let Lionel Messi dictate the game. He’s scored 25 goals in 43 games, which is fantastic considering the time he missed to start the year.
Lionel Messi: The Argentine has enjoyed arguably his best season to date. Messi has a chance to win another treble and will obviously be the main dangerman for Barcelona and will have to be closed down immediately. However, that's easier said than done.
Lionel Messi: The Argentine has enjoyed arguably his best season to date. Messi has a chance to win another treble and will obviously be the main dangerman for Barcelona and will have to be closed down immediately. However, that’s easier said than done.

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