Liverpool, Tottenham eye Champions League glory

Saturday, 1 June 2019 10:05

Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur in the finals of the UEFA Champions League later on Saturday.

Jurgen Klopp's side, who lost to Real Madrid in last year's final, are looking to win their sixth European Cup.

Meanwhile it's the first time that Mauricio Pochettino and his Tottenham side have made it to the finals of the Champions League.

Both managers are looking to win their first trophy for their teams.

It's also the first all-English Champions League final since 2008.

Play from the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid gets underway at 11 pm UAE time.

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