Gallery: 10 to watch in Champions League final

Cristiano Ronaldo – With 16 goals in Europe this season, Ronaldo is closing in on his best Champions League campaign, with aspirations of leading his team to its first European title in more than a decade. If Real wins on Saturday, Ronaldo will be the difference.

Cristiano Ronaldo – With 16 goals in Europe this season, Ronaldo is closing in on his best Champions League campaign, with aspirations of leading his team to its first European title in more than a decade. If Real wins on Saturday, Ronaldo will be the difference.
Cristiano Ronaldo – With 16 goals in Europe this season, Ronaldo is closing in on his best Champions League campaign, with aspirations of leading his team to its first European title in more than a decade. If Real wins on Saturday, Ronaldo will be the difference.
Iker Casillas – The Spanish international may not be the dominant goalkeeper he once was, but Casillas will be crucial to a Real victory. Atletico was third in the tournament in total attempts and second in goals scored so Casillas should expect to be busy.
Iker Casillas – The Spanish international may not be the dominant goalkeeper he once was, but Casillas will be crucial to a Real victory. Atletico was third in the tournament in total attempts and second in goals scored so Casillas should expect to be busy.
Gareth Bale – The Welshman may have gotten off to a slow start for Real, but as the season progressed so did Bale’s dominance. He’s dangerous from all over the field and his ability to score from free kicks makes him and Ronaldo the most dangerous tandem in European football.
Gareth Bale – The Welshman may have gotten off to a slow start for Real, but as the season progressed so did Bale’s dominance. He’s dangerous from all over the field and his ability to score from free kicks makes him and Ronaldo the most dangerous tandem in European football.
Angel di Maria – While it looked like the Argentine may not have stuck around with the team after Bale’s arrival, di Maria has played a big role in Real’s success this season. Playing in a new position, the 26-year-old has thrived, leading La Liga in assists with 17.
Angel di Maria – While it looked like the Argentine may not have stuck around with the team after Bale’s arrival, di Maria has played a big role in Real’s success this season. Playing in a new position, the 26-year-old has thrived, leading La Liga in assists with 17.
Sergio Ramos – With all the attention Real’s offensive weapons receives, Ramos deserves just as much at the other end of the pitch. Ironically, the Spanish defender’s biggest contribution may have come on the offensive end with a pair of goals in the decisive second leg of the semifinal against Bayern Munich.
Sergio Ramos – With all the attention Real’s offensive weapons receives, Ramos deserves just as much at the other end of the pitch. Ironically, the Spanish defender’s biggest contribution may have come on the offensive end with a pair of goals in the decisive second leg of the semifinal against Bayern Munich.
Diego Costa – Atletico have put together their best season in recent memory and the offensive influence of Costa has been the difference more often than not. With 35 total goals – eight in Europe – Costa will have a final opportunity for glory with Atletico before making the move to Chelsea.
Diego Costa – Atletico have put together their best season in recent memory and the offensive influence of Costa has been the difference more often than not. With 35 total goals – eight in Europe – Costa will have a final opportunity for glory with Atletico before making the move to Chelsea.
Thibaut Courtois – At just 22 years old, Courtois is already one of the world’s top goalkeepers. The Belgian international has boasted the lowest goals-to-games ratio in La Liga two years running, and he will need to be at the top of his game against the offensive juggernaut that is Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois – At just 22 years old, Courtois is already one of the world’s top goalkeepers. The Belgian international has boasted the lowest goals-to-games ratio in La Liga two years running, and he will need to be at the top of his game against the offensive juggernaut that is Real Madrid.
Arda Turan – The first Turkish-born player to win the La Liga title, Turan plays a vital part in Atletico’s midfield. With four goals in Europe, the 27-year-old has been a key offensive boost in his team’s Champions League run.
Arda Turan – The first Turkish-born player to win the La Liga title, Turan plays a vital part in Atletico’s midfield. With four goals in Europe, the 27-year-old has been a key offensive boost in his team’s Champions League run.
Diego Godin – With 121 appearances, the centre back from Uruguay has been the heart of Atletico’s defence. Coming off his fifth major title, Godin will do his best to shut down Real’s big guns to capture another.
Diego Godin – With 121 appearances, the centre back from Uruguay has been the heart of Atletico’s defence. Coming off his fifth major title, Godin will do his best to shut down Real’s big guns to capture another.
David Villa – He may have been overshadowed by Diego Costa’s incredible year, but Villa has put together an impressive season himself. The 32-year-old has 13 goals in Spain, but has yet to make a mark in the Champions League. That could very well change Saturday.
David Villa – He may have been overshadowed by Diego Costa’s incredible year, but Villa has put together an impressive season himself. The 32-year-old has 13 goals in Spain, but has yet to make a mark in the Champions League. That could very well change Saturday.

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