Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso backing Real Madrid in Champions League final vs Liverpool

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Real Madrid to emerge triumphant in the Champions League final against Liverpool. Carlo Ancelotti's side are seeking their 14th European crown in Paris against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, in a repeat of the 2017-18 Champions League final where the Spanish side won their third title in a row.This year marks the side's first Champions League final since that victory, while Liverpool returned the following year to beat Tottenham in Madrid, and it's a tough one to predict for the clash on Saturday evening.However, Ferrari driver Sainz, a passionate Madrid fan, believes the team he adores will be able to secure the honours and admitted he did consider travelling to the French capital for the final but elected to remain in Monaco ahead of Sunday's Grand Prix."I don't think Real needs to win because as a team, they've done a great season.

But Real normally tends to win the finals because it's Real, and they have a lot of experience. Especially these players that they have now, they've played a lot of finals together and they know what they need to do to win."I was tempted.

But it is the typical thing - you go to Paris, you come back, obviously it is not ideal preparation but I still think you can do it but then everyone knows that you've been in Paris.

If something goes wrong on Sunday, it's because you went to Paris, so it’s the typical thing that you would never do as a racing driver but I still believe it would be doable."Alonso is also backing Real Madrid for victory to cap off what has been an 'amazing' season for the team, who have already clinched the La Liga title this season.HAVE YOUR SAY!