Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric acknowledged the club's extensive Champions League history ahead of their Paris final against Liverpool, citing their run of three consecutive titles from 2016 to 2018 as key preparation. The Spanish side has reached the competition's final five times since 2014, including a 3-1 win over Liverpool in the 2018 decider in Kyiv.
Modric told BT Sport, "We have certain experience in this competition. Some players have appeared in four finals. Now we're fortunate to be in our fifth. We need to approach it like any other game." The 2022 final will mark Real's 14th Champions League title attempt, with their last seven finals resulting in victories since 1998.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti, who guided Real to their 10th title in 2014, maintained his approach despite recent narrow escapes against Paris St Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Modric praised Ancelotti's leadership, stating, "His personality, humility, and communication with players are key. That's why he's one of the best coaches in the world."
Liverpool hold a historical advantage dating to 1981, when they defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in Paris. Ancelotti acknowledged the team's resilience, saying, "The personality and experience of this squad can't be attributed to luck. I'm proud of their professionalism."
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Omanyala goes down in Germany ¶
Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala secured his first 100m silver at the 24th Internationales Leichtathletik meeting after finishing second.
