Six things Real Madrid fans should be wary of against Juventus

ruth

June 3, 2017 8:49 AM

Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates could become the first side to win the competition back-to-back however four teams have come close to doing it with negative results.

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Real Madrid become European champions for the 12th time, but there are a few things they need to be wary of.

A historical double

They could become the first side to win the competition back-to-back however four teams have come close to doing it with negative results.

In 1993/94, AC Milan beat Barcelona 4-0 in the final, before losing 1-0 to Ajax the following year and Juventus were champions when they beat the Dutch side lost on penalties in 1995/96. The run continued with the Italian giants being beaten 3-1 by Borussia Dortmund 12 months later.In 2007-08, Manchester United beat Chelsea before losing to Barcelona in 2009.

World champions

Since the introduction of the Club World Cup, no winner has ever lifted the Champions League trophy in the same season.

The curse of the ex-player

Former Real Madrid heroes, Gonzalo Higuain and Sami Khedira, will be in the Juventus side and desperate to beat Los Blancos. However, Zinedine Zidane will be hoping Alvaro Morata can help overcome his old club.

Odd year

Real Madrid have not won the Champions League in an odd year this century. Their last coming all the way back in 1959. An Italian side History tells you it's time for an Italian side to win it, as one has been champions every seven years - and the last was Inter Milan in 2010. Milan did it in 2003 and Juventus in 1996.

Purple shirt

As the 'away side', Real Madrid will wear purple, and they have lost twice this season in their changed strip.

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