For European journalists the week approaching the Champions League final is comparable to the Super Bowl in the USA, and no stone is left unturned in search of a notable quote or catchy phrase or joke. Below are some words of past players and coaches that give some insight as to how each team is perceived across Europe. From Mijatovic to Boban to Capello, and also former industrial Juve midfielders Emerson and Davids, here are some highlights regarding the huge encounter this Saturday.

MIJATOVIC: 'My goal in '98? It was on sides’ - Former Real Madrid striker Predrag Mijatovic talked to Goal: "The 1998 final against Juve was my greatest professional satisfaction, immense and unforgettable joy. It was not offside, and it is demonstrated by the fact that no Juventus player protested."

BOBAN: 'Juventus World Model' - Zvonimir Boban, former symbol of Milan and secretary of FIFA, spoke at the Gazzetta dello Sport of Cardiff's challenge,"Real has more class and technique, but Juve more wants it and is better tactically. Cheers for Italian Football.” Allegri and Zidane? “Allegri has done a methodological work of an absolute level, dancing between the formations and playing with his eclecticism to create a team among the best in the world. Zidane is harder to decipher, I have not seen so much tactically, but maybe here is his mastery, he understands that there is no need to [insist on tactics] too much, having extraordinary players. Mandzukic, I know Mario well, he was already so right as a young man, he has physical strength, he never stops : Juventus's most anticipated are Dybala and Higuain - Dybala is a joy for the eyes, he has not yet developed all of his enormous talent - a future in the championship - Higuain is underestimated, even for his own sake: he had them Myths are now ready for the Champions. But crucial is Buffon: it gives a dimension to his comrades. Italian football improved? Until they are at the top, Milan and Inter will not be able to improve. Juve remains a global football model: Agnelli's work was extraordinary. "

CAPELLO: 'To beat REAL, a Dream' - Fabio Capello, spoke to Tuttosport, "Higuain was already in Madrid and is now confirming that he is a powerful man in the area, hungry for goals...Juve is unique, and in Madrid, you enter a temple that is considered exclusive. 2-0 of my Juve at Real in 2015? Normally I'm a cold guy, but that night I celebrated; to beat Real is everyone's dream. Who is favored in Cardiff? True balance, 50-50. The referee will be decisive, as always".

EMERSON: 'Juve win, Dybala decider' - Former Juve and Real Madrid, Emerson spoke to Globoesporte: "Juventus has been rewarded for a reason. I think they deserve to win for what they have been doing in the last few seasons. Juventus will come to Cardiff well, with so much confidence, unlike other moments, but to beat this Real Madrid will be complicated as it will end 2-1 for Juve, decider by Dybala.”

DAVIDS: 'Juve, Strong’ - Former Bianconer midfielder Edgar Davids spoke at Calciomercato.com on the sidelines of last night's game: "Higuain and Dybala are not at Cristiano Ronaldo and Bale. I cheer for Juve, but against Real Madrid it will be tough."