By the numbers: Continental giants set to clash in Kyiv
Two of European football's most successful clubs are set to lock horns Saturday in the Ukranian capital, and behind all the pomp and pageantry of a clash of the titans are a host of statistics in support of both sides.
Here's a look at 10 key numbers from this season's tournament that speaks to the qualities of both teams and could provide a glimpse into what to expect:
3: Real Madrid's third successive final matches the Champions League-era record shared by AC Milan and Juventus. The overall record of five also belongs to Los Blancos.
6.6: Cristiano Ronaldo's 6.6 shots-per-game is the highest mark in the competition.
7: Liverpool's 7-0 win over Slovenian minnow Maribor was the largest margin of victory in an away match in tournament history.
8: The eight assists from James Milner in the Champions League is a tournament best, while Roberto Firmino sits second on seven helpers.
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15: Ronaldo's 15 goals lead all scorers in the Champions League this season, with Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Firmino joint-second on 10.
17: It's been 17 years since a Spanish club has lost a European final to a non-Spanish side, dating back to 2000-01 when Valencia lost the Champions League final to Bayern Munich, and Liverpool topped Alaves in the UEFA Cup.
21: Trent Alexander-Arnold's 21 interceptions leads all players. The England international's 23 tackles are second-most, and his 24 clearances are third-best.
29: Salah, Firmino, and Sadio Mane have combined for 29 goals in this season's Champions League, bettering Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, and Karim Benzema's 2013-14 standard.
35: Casemiro's 35 tackles in this year's competition are 15 more than any other player.
40: Liverpool's 40 goals heading into the final is tops in the tournament, and 10 more than Real recorded.