Champions League final: Stefan Savic starts ahead of Jose Gimenez

Champions League final: Stefan Savic starts ahead of Jose Gimenez

Diego Simeone has picked Stefan Savic to start over Jose Maria Gimenez in the Champions League final.

It was the only position which was debated before the game, with both teams having virtually set-in-stone line-ups.

Cristiano Ronaldo got over his injury sustained in training by colliding with Kiko Casilla, and leads Madrid into battle alongside Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale.

Casemiro, who Simeone hailed as Madrid's most important player, anchors the midfield, with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric alongside him, while Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos and Marcelo protect Keylor Navas' goal, in a 4-3-3.

Atletico meanwhile, line up 4-4-2, with Fernando Torres and Antoine Griezmann up front, Koke, Saul, Gabi and Augusto Fernandez in midfield. 

The fearsome defence sees Savic join Diego Godin, Filipe Luis and Juanfran, with Jan Oblak between the sticks.