Champions League final preview



Posted Friday, June 05, 2015 by Foxsports.com

Juventus and Barcelona are both looking to complete a stunning treble when they meet in Saturdays Champions League final in Berlin (7.45pm).

Champions League final preview

Massimiliano Allegri's Juve side are without central defender Giorgio Chiellini, who has been ruled out with a torn calf muscle, with the Italy centre-back missing out on a first meeting with Luis Suarez since the biting incident at last summer's World Cup in Brazil.

Andrea Barzagli could replace Chiellini in the Juventus defence as he makes the squad, but the centre-back is fighting to be fit after recovering from a thigh strain, while Martin Caceres was ruled out for the season when he fractured his ankle in March.

Paul Pogba has struggled with ankle problem recently but he returned last month and Allegri is hopeful the midfielder "will be at his peak".

Alvaro Morata, who scored twice in the two-legged semi-final win over Real Madrid, is set to start up front alongside Carlos Tevez.

Barcelona, meanwhile, should have Luis Suarez available after he recovered from a hamstring injury to play in their 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao in last week's Copa del Rey final.

Luis Enrique will be sweating over the fitness of Andres Iniesta, who picked up a calf injury in Saturday's game, but the midfielder returned to training on Thursday and looks set to start, while compatriot Xavi says farewell with his final appearance before leaving to join Qatari side Al-Sadd.

Lionel Messi will be hoping to become the first player to find the net in three Champions League finals, having registered in the 2009 and 2011 wins against Manchester United.

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