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The Latest: Champs Lg final Madrid, Atletico resume rivalry

Atletico Madrid fans chant prior to the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016.  (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Atletico Madrid fans chant prior to the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Atletico Madrid fans chant prior to the Champions League final soccer match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, May 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

MILAN (AP) – The Latest on the Champions League final (all times local):

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Both teams are unchanged from their last league fixtures.

Real Madrid: Keylor Navas, Dani Carvajal, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema. Subs: Kiko Casilla, Nacho, James Rodriguez, Lucas Vazquez, Jese, Isco, Danilo.

Atletico Madrid: Jan Oblak, Filipe Luis, Diego Godin, Stefan Savic, Juanfran, Gabi, Augusto Fernandez, Koke, Saul Niguez, Fernando Torres, Antoine Griezmann. Subs: Miguel Angel Moya, Tiago, Angel Correa, Lucas Hernandez, Yannick Carrasco, Thomas Partey, Jose Maria Gimenez.

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Both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have arrived at the San Siro ahead of the Champions League final.

Atletico – which lost to its city rival in the 2014 final – is looking for revenge and a first title, while Madrid is bidding to win the tournament for the 11th time.

The pitch is getting a final watering ahead of kickoff at 2045.

The trophy was dropped off earlier following a police escort from Milan’s center, where it had been on display outside the city’s famous cathedral.

There was a friendly atmosphere between both sets of fans in the center and outside the stadium, with supporters in high spirits and happy to pose for pictures with each other.