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Champions League snapchat filters help Real Madrid and Atletico fans including Ariana Grande show support for finalists

Both Real and Atletico have separate Snapchat filter styled in the colours of the clubs ahead of the Champions League final

Jack de Menezes

Saturday 28 May 2016 19:19 BST

Fans of Real Madrid and Atletico can include filters on Snapchat to support their team (Getty)

Fans of Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid will be able to join in the fun when the Champions League final begins on Saturday night after Snapchat created two new filters to be used, one for each club.

The fierce rivals meet in Milan’s San Siro in a repeat of the 2014 Champions League final, with Atletico out for revenge after suffering an extra-time 4-1 defeat two years ago.

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The filter sees the colours of each team painted onto a user’s face, while bits of ribbon falls down the screen and the club’s flag starts to wave, and it’s already been used by singer Ariana Grande, who made it clear which Madrid side she was supporting ahead of kick-off.

With thousands of fans flocking to Milan from the Spanish capital, the San Siro is set to be transformed into a sea of white and red, but you don’t need to be at the stadium to enjoy the feeling of being part of the biggest match in the European football season.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid combined XI

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid combined XI

Keylor Navas v Jan Oblak: OBLAK

The Slovenian equalled the record for clean sheets in a La Liga season and saved a penalty in the semi-final, while Navas has only conceded in one of his 12 CL career matches. Navas has impressed with his agility this season but can struggle in the air, and loses out to Oblak who at times appeared nigh-on unbeatable.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid combined XI

Dani Carvajal v Juanfran: JUANFRAN

The Real right-back is strong in the tackle and has enjoyed a steady campaign but does not come close to the solidity and dependability offered by Juanfran, who has played his part in Atletico’s rearguard action.

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Pepe v Diego Godin: GODIN

Godin found the net against Real in the final two years ago and the Uruguayan has continued his fine form since to keep Atletico near the top of the hunt for honours. Pepe offers a physical threat for Real but there is always the danger he will take that too far.

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Sergio Ramos v Jose Gimenez: RAMOS

Ramos has continually shown his leadership skills and represents a goal threat too – as shown with his Lisbon leveller in 2014. Young Gimenez has his admirers- including Real themselves, if reports are to be believed - but loses out on this one.

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Marcelo v Filipe Luis: LUIS

Former Chelsea man Luis has seen his career prosper since leaving Stamford Bridge. Reliable and solid, he takes this ahead of a Marcelo whose virtuosity can sometimes work against him, and whose playacting does not endear. Luis makes more clearances, more interceptions and wins more tackles.

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Casemiro v Gabi : GABI

Diego Simeone’s captain is a inspirational leader and provides a fine screen to Atletico’s defence and is a tenacious winner of the ball. Casemiro has huge potential but remains inexperienced at this level.

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Toni Kroos v Yannick Carrasco: KROOS

The German’s passing is second to none, rarely ceding possession and, alongside Modric, providing the link between defence and attack. Carrascio works hard for the team and presents versatility in what he can offer to the team, but does not match the impact of Kroos.

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Luka Modric v Koke: MODRIC

The Croatian’s class on the ball and work ethic give him the edge, just, over a player whose own creativity and intelligence on the ball have won many admirers. Koke’s passing and dead-ball skills have seen him linked with Chelsea and both Manchester clubs.

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Gareth Bale v Saul Niguez: BALE

The pace, power and potential of Bale helps him shade this, however unfair it may be on a player whose final goal helped get Atletico to the final and who is at home in central midfield or out wide. Bale can provide a powerful foil to Ronaldo through the middle and could be a matchwinner again.

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Cristiano Ronaldo v Fernando Torres: RONALDO

Only Lionel Messi would come close to besting the Portuguese in any head to head comparison, the forward having enjoyed another stellar campaign. The 31-year-old has passed 50 goals for the sixth year in succession and for all Torres’ refinding of his pre-Chelsea form, he is not as productive or inspirational.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid combined XI

Karim Benzema v Antoine Griezmann: GRIEZMANN

Griezmann has scored 32 goals in 53 games this season and offers more spark up front than his fellow French forward. Benzema is more often than not left to play the poor supporting role in Real’s front three and can go missing from matches if the service is not there.

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The 2016 final is set to be the most social media active one yet as broadcasters BT Sport are also showing the match live on YouTube for free, meaning fans around the world are able to watch the game without having to be a subscribed customer.

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