02 June, 2017
Since Bale's record-breaking move to Real Madrid, he has won a range of trophies in Spain, winning the Champions League twice, as well as the most recently won La Liga title.
One of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time will be trying to stop one of the greatest forwards.
The Wales global is a doubt for the Champions League final on Saturday evening following an injury-hit season for the 27-year-old.
If only Bale plays, Madrid would have three men in the attack along with Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. "There is only one Champions League final in the world and we are in it".
Gianluigi Buffon has the golden chance to win his first ever Champions League title at the spry age of 39 this Saturday. Los Blancos take on Juventus in the final of the UEFA Champions League tomorrow and Ronaldo would be looking to add to his 103 goals that he has scored so far in the competition.
The veteran Brazilian fullbacks have thrived with their clubs this season. They're an extraordinary side with great technique and pace.
Next season Zidane will be in the final year of his contract with Real Madrid, a fact that is not lost on the 44-year-old. He won three with Barcelona. It is very hard but they have a very strong team.
However, the French coach, who has been in charge at Real Madrid for less than 18 months, does have to resolve one issue ahead of Saturday's game: whether to start with Gareth Bale in his side or with midfielder, Isco.
The two played together in Madrid from 2007-13 and Higuain said they still maintain contact.
Ronaldo is now on 103 Champions League goals and has etched his name in history as the first person ever to breach the 100-goal landmark in the coveted competition.
Gonzalo Higuain to score - The former Real Madrid striker bagged two against Monaco in the semi-finals and can take advantage of his former side's generosity at the back.
The Italian champions will be hoping to follow the 54% of teams that were victorious in the final, after their domestic success the year before. The Italian squad, which just won a sixth consecutive league title in Serie A, will likely try to contain Ronaldo with a back four that includes the excellent centre-back combo of Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chellini. It's in Real Madrid's interest to push for an early tally, lest Juventus be able to settle into a defensive shell.
The 32-year-old Portugal winger will be playing in the Champions League final for the fifth time in nine years.
