The UEFA Champions League final (and its predecessor, the European Cup) is traditionally a cagey, high-stakes affair. Managers often prioritise defensive structure over all-out attack, knowing that a single mistake can ruin a year of perfection.

The UEFA Champions League final is the pinnacle of club football. Millions of eyes watch a single match where legacies are forged and pressure crushes the ordinary.

The UEFA Champions League final (and its predecessor, the European Cup) is traditionally a cagey, high-stakes affair. Managers often prioritise defensive structure over all-out…