Simply didn't think Real Madrid had enough attacking quality to win the game, which surprised me.
Benzema looked pretty average, but he'd just come back from injury in fairness. Every time I watch him, I think Aguero is such a better centre forward.
Bale didn't look as quick as he once was, couldn't get away from Chiellini over 50 yards in one incident. Bale just looked off form, had a few shots but I don't think any hit the target. Ronaldo was brilliant first half, but was very quiet second half, especially after Benzema came off. Hernandez looked so far away from that level it was scary.
Badly missed Modric in centre midfield, Kroos is a good player but a level below Modric IMO. Vidal gave a masterclass in centre midfield tonight - absolutely fantastic. Real Madrid could do a lot worse than signing Vidal to partner Modric.
The Juventus goal was a mistake by Casillas I felt. Would that shot have beaten Neuer? Or De Gea? I don't think so. Casillas hasn't been at the top level for nearly 2 years now and should be replaced by De Gea.
You have to imagine Real Madrid are going to spend big this summer now. Danilo, the Porto RB, is already signed. De Gea to replace Casillas. Another centre midfielder possibly. Matic, Vidal and Pogba would surely all be contenders. I think Matic would be the perfect signing for them. They're going to be interested in signing Aguero, he's probably the best centre forward in Europe, but I hope he stays and I think he will.
Fair play to Juventus! It would have been nice to see Ronaldo vs Messi in the final, but credit to Juventus. Excellent performance.
Benzema looked pretty average, but he'd just come back from injury in fairness. Every time I watch him, I think Aguero is such a better centre forward.
Bale didn't look as quick as he once was, couldn't get away from Chiellini over 50 yards in one incident. Bale just looked off form, had a few shots but I don't think any hit the target. Ronaldo was brilliant first half, but was very quiet second half, especially after Benzema came off. Hernandez looked so far away from that level it was scary.
Badly missed Modric in centre midfield, Kroos is a good player but a level below Modric IMO. Vidal gave a masterclass in centre midfield tonight - absolutely fantastic. Real Madrid could do a lot worse than signing Vidal to partner Modric.
The Juventus goal was a mistake by Casillas I felt. Would that shot have beaten Neuer? Or De Gea? I don't think so. Casillas hasn't been at the top level for nearly 2 years now and should be replaced by De Gea.
You have to imagine Real Madrid are going to spend big this summer now. Danilo, the Porto RB, is already signed. De Gea to replace Casillas. Another centre midfielder possibly. Matic, Vidal and Pogba would surely all be contenders. I think Matic would be the perfect signing for them. They're going to be interested in signing Aguero, he's probably the best centre forward in Europe, but I hope he stays and I think he will.
Fair play to Juventus! It would have been nice to see Ronaldo vs Messi in the final, but credit to Juventus. Excellent performance.