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Mesut Ozil praises Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos for his goalscoring heroics ahead of Champions League final against Juventus in Cardiff

Mesut Ozil has heralded former Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos for his goalscoring ability ahead of the Champions League final.

Madrid face Juventus in the Champions League final in Cardiff on Saturday, bidding to become the first team to defend Europe's elite club competition.

And Ozil, who played for Madrid from 2010 until 2013, believes defender Ramos could have a key role to play in the attacking third for Madrid if they are to emerge victorious.

Mesut Ozil has praised former Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos for his goal record
Mesut Ozil has praised former Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos for his goal record
Ramos is gearing up for the Champions League final with Madrid against Juventus
Ramos is gearing up for the Champions League final with Madrid against Juventus

'[Important goals are] what characterises him,' Ozil said to Arsenal Player.