Teams have come close to consecutive triumphs in the Champions League era-Milan, Ajax, Juventus and Manchester United have all lost in finals as holders-but none have succeeded.
Gareth Bale may not get selected for the final against Juventus, for example, because of Isco's form.
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After a 2-1 defeat at the Vicente Calderon on Wednesday, which sent Real through 4-2 on aggregate, Zidane explained what the game in Cardiff will mean to him.
Madrid, an 11-time European champion, will try to become the first team to win back-to-back titles since the competition's new format was created in 1992. Sevilla have been towards the top of the LaLiga table all year and I think they're great, but we know these games will be tricky.
"Anything can happen in La Liga and we are going to fight until the end", Luis Enrique said ahead of that match as he looks to sign off with a third straight success in the Primera Division.
The 31-year-old was speaking after Real secured a final showdown with the treble-chasing Italian superpowers after easing past Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.
Do you ever have any question about anything you wish to ask and get answer? It was similar to what Real Madrid did to Barcelona when they signed Luis Figo, who had been their best player.
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Despite his global exile, Benzema has remained a central figure in Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane's plans, and starred as the reigning European champions clinched their place in the final berth at the expense of neighbours Atletico.
"We're very happy to reach the final again".
Another player who will not feature at Santiago Bernabeu this weekend is Pepe.
Madrid are also in a great position to win La Liga, but know only three victories from their remaining three matches will be enough to claim a first league title since 2012.
"It's special, for sure, [Juventus] gave me everything", he said.
"We have important absences in defence, but it will be a good challenge to see how we adapt to the situation", Enrique said, according to Barcelona's Twitter handle. The injury wasn't called season-ending at the time, but it's looking like it could be now.
"We have a great squad, it's very complete, and we show that in every game", added Ronaldo, who drew a blank in the second leg after scoring eight times in the previous three Champions League games. They are always a danger, even though they have benefited from some decisions which have helped them, as when Arturo Vidal was sent off for Bayern Munich in the quarter final after Bayern had done so well.
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