Who should weigh more responsibility in Kiev, the favorite or the aspirant?
Real Madrid is favorite and may be more forced, but it does not take the pressure bad. It is a team that is used to these appointments. Liverpool, on the other hand, arrives with the feeling of having nothing to lose. Nobody counted on them and that represents a big liberation. Although, to tell the truth, if Real Madrid has its day little can make its rival.
Is it the end of the experience against the illusion?
It is a great definition. Real Madrid also have hope, but some Liverpool players will feel that it is their only opportunity to be European champions.
Does Liverpool depend more on Salah or Real Madrid on Cristiano?
Surely Salah's Liverpool. The staff of Real Madrid is more complete and if Cristiano does not have the day, it is solved by another teammate. At this moment, the Egyptian is more reference than the Portuguese.
What do you think of Salah's comparison with Messi or Cristiano?
All premature. Messi and Cristiano have been demonstrating an impeccable level for many years and to achieve that, we have to maintain a regularity that Salah does not have yet.
Is Real Madrid the only team capable of winning without playing well?
Yes, that's the feeling and this year has been a good example of that. They have reached the final in Kiev with many doubts, with not so colorful matches and eliminatory that seemed resolved but that have been complicated in the Bernabéu. But it's that experience they have in Europe that allows them to win over anyone despite having a bad day.
What value does it give that the Zidane team has reached the final again?
Arriving for the third time in a row is something that nobody has done. It's something historic. It shows that Real Madrid is currently the strongest team in the world.
The surprise in this appointment has been Liverpool. What has Klopp contributed?
He is a coach who comes to Liverpool as a ring. The German, like Benítez, takes advantage of teams that are not among the best. With less budget than others has achieved important things and has given the club a fresh air.
With what equipment do you enjoy more as a spectator?
Surely with Liverpool, at least this season. I find it more fun, although Real Madrid has a lot of punch and games or moments in which the chip changes. But to enjoy a game, I would stay with Liverpool.
Anfield is a great support. Is Liverpool less fearsome away from there?
Anfield represents a plus for Liverpool and this year has shown that far from their stadium they do not achieve the same results, but in Kiev there will be many fans and they will be noticed. They have always been very loyal to their team. I remember that in Istanbul more was heard from those who came from Liverpool than from Milan.
Winning in Kiev ensures Liverpool's glory. Would losing be a failure?
Not at all. Liverpool is not obliged to win the Champions League or even reach the final. To have arrived here is a success and if they win it they will be remembered for more than 500 years because the Liverpool fans have a lot of memory and have in mind the great legends that made the institution great.