Kiev readies itself for Champions League final

A jaunt into the centre of the Ukrainian capital on Wednesday morning offered little evidence of fans of either team having arrived yet, but preparations to house them are well and truly under way.

Supporters will be greeted by a stunning city boasting architecture that is even more breathtaking set against the clear blue skies that are expected to provide the backdrop to the next few days.

They will also have plenty of areas to congregate, with the numerous fan parks dotted throughout Kiev starting to take shape in anticipation of Saturday's showpiece fixture.

As the trickle of supporters turns into a flood over the next few hours and days, those arriving can be confident of a warm welcome -…