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Madrid's deadly duo

If Real Madrid are to emerge victorious tonight, much of that is likely to be down to Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior, whose partnership has blossomed this campaign.

The pair have been involved in 100 goals this season.

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Liverpool vs Real Madrid predicted line-ups

Liverpool's predicted line-up (4-3-3): Alisson; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahim Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita; Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Luis Diaz.

Real Madrid's predicted line-up (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy; Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Luka Modric; Fede Valverde, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.

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Hello everyone and welcome to this Champions League final live blog, where we will be bringing you all the latest news and updates ahead of the giant clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid.

The hours are ticking ahead of the biggest match in European club football, and the tension could not be any higher. Paris will host the meeting between the six-time champions and the record 13-time champions.

The Reds enter the game having already wrapped up two pieces of silverware although they narrowly missed out on the Premier League to Manchester City last weekend which could affect their psychology. Los Blancos, on the other hand, having won LaLiga Santander with plenty of games to spare, have had the luxury of being able to rest players ahead of the big duel - so it remains to be seen whether those who have match momentum or those who have fresh legs will have the upper hand in the final.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Latest updates

Liverpool are sweating over the fitness of Thiago Alcantara, who limped off in the win over Wolves in the last match of the Premier League season.

Fabinho has been out since the victory over Aston Villa on May 10 with a hamstring issue, but he has returned to training and is set to be available.

Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk has been out of action since the FA Cup final and will return to the starting XI, while there are no longer any worries about Mohamed Salah.

As for Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti has a fully fit squad to choose from. David Alaba is set to return and start alongside Eder Militao in the heart of defence.

The Austrian has not played since the first leg of the semi-final against Manchester City after suffering muscle fatigue.