History

HISTORY:

1. Real Madrid and Liverpool have met five times in Europe and Liverpool lead their head-to-head record 3-2. Considering the goals, Liverpool have scored six in their clashes while Madrid have scored four.

2. The match is a repeat of the 1981 title clash where Liverpool prevailed 1-0 in Paris thanks to defender Alan Kennedy's 82nd minute goal. Interestingly, that was Madrid's last defeat in the final of the competition.

3. A win for Real will make them the first team to claim three straight European Cup titles twice. Ajax and Bayern Munich are the only others to win three titles in a row.