Why Real Madrid will win the UEFA Champions League and become the first team to retain the title in modern era?

11 UCL titles including two in last three years speaks itself for the success Real Madrid have in the UCL. The teams may have not performed well in the league in those seasons but winning UCL is something which runs in the blood of this capital club from Madrid.

This year's team is as complete and deep as any team could thrive for. The quality of the players, their importance and how they benefit the team is simply outstanding. This team has shown their will and attitude time and again on the ground. Every player has contributed for the success and deserve every bit of that UCL crown.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 8 goals in the knock-out stages so far. © Getty images

Not forgetting to mention the coach, Zinedine Zidane, the ultimate tactician. He was criticized earlier this season, sometimes, for lacking sharpness in his team, but the way he tamed his team to first achieve a Liga title  in 5 years and into the final of UCL is something to be applauded. He was able to instil that hunger for success in the team and the never say die attitude.

Real Madrid stand on the brink of history and the night in Cardiff is going to be an unforgettable one. Every player is ready to go and give it all on the pitch. The Old Lady from Turin, will try to complete the treble, they were deprived off a couple of years ago, but Los Blancos won't give in so easily. The defence of Scudetti champions has been impenetrable but they are up against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Isco, Morata etc.

It will be a treat to watch for football fans  around the world.