Centre-back: Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos has won it all with club and country. And he tends to deliver when it matters too. Few players in any position, let alone defenders, have his habit of coming up with big goals.

The Madrid captain will have to keep Liverpool’s attacking trio quiet if his side are going to add another Champions League title to their collection.

Left-back: Marcelo

Like Alexander-Arnold over on the right, Andrew Robertson has been a revelation for Liverpool this term, but he needs to do it over a longer period to replace his Real Madrid counterpart.

Marcelo is arguably the best attacking left-back in the game. He’s not as good at the defensive side of the job, but few teams are given a chance to take advantage of that.

Defensive midfield: Casemiro

Real Madrid have more talented players than Casemiro, but there aren’t many who are more important. He’s been vital to their recent success.

The Brazil international provides much-needed balance in midfield, compensating for the attacking instincts of those ahead of him.

Central midfield: Toni Kroos

Whether his teammates are five or 50 yards away, Toni Kroos can find them with laser-guided accuracy.

He’s one of the most accomplished midfielders around and helps Madrid to control games with his passing.

Central midfield: Luka Modric

Toni Kroos tends to retain possession for the La Liga giants, with Luka Modric providing the penetration.

The Croatian wizard gets the ball into their most dangerous players in areas where they can really cause harm. He’s 32-years-old and is still likely to be a key member of the team for a while yet.

Right wing: Mohamed Salah

There are no doubts over the right wing spot. Not after the season Mo Salah has just had.

He became the first-ever player to score over 31 league goals in a 38-game Premier League campaign. Will he make it even better with a Champions League medal?

Left wing: Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo continues to defy belief. He’s got 15 goals in Europe already this season. No one else has more than 10 in the Champions League.

He also set a new record by scoring in 11 consecutive CL games. And if Madrid win on Saturday, he’ll become the first player to win the competition five times since its launch in 1992.

Striker: Roberto Firmino

The Coral experts have opted for Firmino ahead of Karim Benzema up front.

Both players like to drop deep and create as well as score themselves, but Firmino’s relentless pressing gives him the edge.

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