Who is Xabi Alonso supporting for the UCL final?

The former central midfielder said: ''I am supporting both. For Madrid they can win for a third time in a row, it's a great chance. For Liverpool, after so many years to be back in the final it means so much for the club and the supporters.''

''Whatever happens, I will be really happy. I feel really attached to both Liverpool and Madrid. I have always tried to make an impact wherever I have been. All the clubs, they have made an impact on me and part of my heart belongs to all of them so I am very grateful.''

Alonso was a crucial member of the Liverpool squad in 2005 as they clawed their way from 3-0 down to defeat AC Milan in the Champions League final. The Spaniard scored the equaliser that saw the Reds go on to win on penalties. 

He recalled: ''When we got into the tunnel, we could hear the Liverpool fans so that gave us a big boost. It was unbelievable to see them. So we thought, if they believe we have to believe.''

''In the changing room, everything went through [our heads]. Some of the players were really depressed. We were trying to cheer it up and say 'we might have a chance, it's so difficult but why not - we can't waste this chance'. So, at the end it was a miracle.''