Liverpool face their moment in the sun this weekend, much as Dublin is now. Will they turn over a Real Madrid side that has been there and done it, but is maybe... over it?
This morning's round-up is dominated by events and team news from Kiev, as the eyes of the world begin to narrow on the most important night in the continental football calendar. Mo Salah will be hoping that Marcelo has one of those nights where he prefers to think of himself more Andy Cole than Ashley Cole, and Cristiano Ronaldo will look to shear through Dejan Lovren's life like a Portuguese through warm butter.
We have gathered for you some of this morning's hot takes, including Galway hurling, picks for the French Open, where Madrid may have the beating of Liverpool and Jonny Walters declaring his versatility.
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In case you missed it:
"The balance of power has swung and I think they'll be keen to drive that home"
Top picks from the French Open draw
John Giles | If Madrid play as well as they can play, they'll win against Liverpool
Jon Walters: "I'm available to go if needs be"
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