Karim Benzema stated after Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday that he had done everything he could this season to make himself a favourite for the Ballon d'Or.
If Real Madrid defeats Liverpool on Saturday, Carlo Ancelotti would have surpassed Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson in terms of European titles.
When asked by German source Tz who he thought will win Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, Bayern Munich player Thomas Müller paused before responding.
While Manchester City players and fans are still on a high following their thrilling Premier League title win, there may be a return to reality this weekend as Liverpool and Real Madrid prepare for the Champions League final.
According to Sport1's Patrick Berger, who later confirmed the claim in the Spanish press, German defender Antonio Rudiger has passed his medical and signed a four-year contract with Real Madrid.