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CARDIFF, WALES - MAY 29: Armed police officers in Cardiff city centre on May 29, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales. Preparations are underway for the UEFA Champions League final which will be held on June 3 at the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff. Extra security measures have been put in place in the city centre. The terror threat level has been reduced from critical to severe following a terrorist attack in which 22 people were killed at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Can Cardiff handle hosting a Champions League Final?

Zinedine Zidane taught us that coaching Real Madrid is a lot more than tactics

Gareth Bale and Dani Carvajal return to Real Madrid training ahead of the UCL Final

Is Vinicius Junior Worth The $48.5 Million Real Madrid Payed?

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Gareth Bale (L) and Isco of Real Madrid celebrate their team's third goal during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Who should Real Madrid start in the final: Isco or Bale?

MALAGA, SPAIN - MAY 21: Zinedine Zidane, Manager of Real Madrid celebrates with his players after being crowned champions following the La Liga match between Malaga and Real Madrid at La Rosaleda Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Helios de la Rubia/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Five matches that defined Real Madrid’s 2016/2017 La Liga title campaign

MALAGA, SPAIN - MAY 21: The Real Madrid squad celebrate winning the La Liga title following the La Liga match between Malaga and Real Madrid at La Rosaleda Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from Real Madrid’s La Liga title clinching win at Malaga

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 20: Head coach Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid looks on during a training session at Valdebebas training ground on May 20, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Real Madrid not worried about the “Tenerife curse” on final match day in Malaga

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Players of Real Madrid celebrates the first goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images )

With win against Sevilla, Real Madrid take one step forward to winning La Liga

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Victor Carretero/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Three things we learned in Real Madrid’s home finale against Sevilla

SEVILLE, SPAIN - JANUARY 15: Wissam Ben Yedder of Sevilla FC (R) being followed by Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF (L) during the match against Real Madrid CF during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on January 15, 2017 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Match Preview: Real Madrid take on Sevilla in their race for the La Liga title

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 10: View of the UEFA Champions League trophy ahead of the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Lineups and Live thread for the UEFA Champions League Semifinal second leg

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 09: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF saves on a header during a training session ahead of the UEFA Champions League Semifinal Second leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Valdebebas training ground on May 9, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images,)

Real Madrid will look to humiliate Atletico Madrid in UCL second leg, Zinedine Zidane says

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 02: General view inside the stadium prior the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)

Three Key Questions ahead of the UCL Madrid Derby Second Leg

VIGO, SPAIN - JANUARY 25: Daniel Wass of Celta de Vigo competes for the ball with Casemiro of Real Madrid during the Copa del Rey quarter-final second leg match between Real Club Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid Club de Futbol at Municipal de Balaidos stadium on January 25, 2017 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Why Real Madrid fans should be rooting for Celta Vigo in their Europa League clash with Manchester United

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the third goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)

Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Atletico Madrid; First Leg – Ronaldo earns a perfect 10

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 02: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring the second goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between Real Madrid CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)

Real Madrid dominate Atletico Madrid at home in the First Leg of the Champions League Semifinal

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 29: Marcelo Vieira of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 29, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Castillo/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Real Madrid 2 – 1 Valencia: 3 Takeaways from the La Liga Match

LA CORUNA, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Real Madridline up for a team photo prior to the start the La Liga match between RC Deportivo La Coruna and Real Madrid at Riazor Stadium on April 26, 2017 in La Coruna, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Deportivo La Coruña 2 – 6 Real Madrid: 3 Takeaways from the La Liga Match

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 10: Guilherme (L) of Deportivo La Coruna in action against Toni Kroos (R) of Real Madrid CF during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and RC Deportivo La Coruna at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on December 10, 2016. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Deportivo La Coruña vs. Real Madrid: Match Preview

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid (R) reacts towards Barcelona players as he is sent off during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Bernabeu on April 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Sergio Ramos Receives Just a One Match Ban After El Clásico Red Card

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 25: Isco (R) and Nacho Fernandez of Real Madrid in action during a training session at Valdebebas training ground on April 25, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Isco Set to Sign a New Deal at Real Madrid, Extending his Contract Until 2022

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: An injured Gareth Bale of Real Madrid leaves the pitch during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Bernabeu on April 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Gareth Bale Limps His Way Out Of El Clásico, Experiences 12th Injury Since Joining Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Zinedine Zidane head coach of Real Madrid looks on during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Bernabeu on April 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Late Attacking Tactics Backfire on Zidane and Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Bernabeu on April 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Real Madrid 2 – 3 FC Barcelona: 3 Takeaways from Real Madrid’s Devastating Loss in El Clásico

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 22: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid in action during a training session at Valdebebas training ground on April 22, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Gareth Bale’s Injury Makes Him a Huge Question Mark for El Clásico

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 08: Pepe (L) of Real Madrid argue with Fernando Torres of Atletico de Madrid during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Atletico de Madrid at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 8, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)

A Madrid Derby in the Semifinals: Real Madrid Draw Atletico Madrid in the Next Round of the Champions League

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Isco of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring a goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 2, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by fotopress/Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Isco is Zidane’s Key to Balance