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Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo: We want to make Champions League history

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says he and his teammates are primed for the Champions League final.

Should they defeat Juventus, Los Blancos would become the first club to win back-to-back European crowns since the inception of the current format back in the 1992/93 season.

"Every player in the [Madrid] dressing room wants to make history," Ronaldo told UEFA. "It would be a privilege to be the first team to win consecutive editions of the Champions League."

The Portuguese star is anticipating a hard-fought battle whose outcome will come down to little details.

"We are aware it will be an extremely difficult match but we are Madrid so we know we have a realistic shot at winning.

"This final will be similar to the previous ones [against Atletico Madrid], it's basically a coin flip.

"Both squads will attempt to take advantage of the opponent's mistakes; whoever plays a cleaner match should prevail, hopefully it's us.

"It will be an exciting match-up for both players and fans, we have high expectations."

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