Confidence to be Able to Not Make a Mistake Rather Than Confidence to Make a Comeback Would be Crucial in the Champions League Final, Says David James
News 18After a gruelling yet enthralling year-long campaign of elite football, Europe’s premier continental trophy and the prestige that accompanies the coveted title is set to be decided between two teams that have a chronicled history in the contest. Having beaten teams such as last year’s UCL winners Chelsea, French holders PSG and the English champions Manchester City, in addition to having won their own domestic league title, Madrid would be soaring in confidence. “Well, I’ve got to say, I just got back from Manchester after watching the final day of the EPL and what I saw when I got back with Liverpool is akin to what Real Madrid have been doing”, began David James as he enumerates his experiences from the recently concluded grandstand Premier League finale. “Similarly in the case of PSG and Manchester City even.” “Arguably, in the fixture against City, Madrid had a couple of penalties over two legs as opposed to a misplaced pass for instance, but the level of resilience that Real Madrid has got, they will always believe that they can do it.” “I think what is going to be fascinating is, 75 minutes in this Champions League Final, it really doesn’t matter what the score is because both teams have demonstrated that they can change the game completely on its head with 15 minutes left on the clock.” “So, I think confidence is going to play a big part. Watch UEFA Champions League 2021-22 Final – Liverpool vs. Real Madrid LIVE on SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3 & SONY TEN 4 channels on 29th May 2022, at 12:30 am IST.