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UCL final key battles include Ronaldo vs. Barzagli, Marcelo vs. Dani Alves

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The FC crew debate Cristiano Ronaldo's remarks that Madrid shouldn't show humility, and believe they're the UCL favourites.

Saturday night's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus has the makings of a true classic: two league champions, two excellent sides playing a very different brand of football and plenty of fascinating individual battles. Here are four that may have a significant bearing upon the destination of the European Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Andrea Barzagli

Even by his standards, Cristiano Ronaldo's form throughout this season's Champions League knockout stages has been incredible.