Makelele, who was part of the Champions League-winning Real side in 2002, said it will be a 50-50 game when his former team lock horns with Italian giants Juventus on Saturday in a bid to claim a 12th European Cup title.
Makelele expected an even contest between the star-studded sides, but said the difference would come from key tactical decisions.
'I think Juventus have made a lot of progress. For the last three years, they have been fighting for this trophy. Now I think they are ready to fight. Real won La Liga and before they have won the Champions League. They are comfortable and know how to play a final. It is normal for them,' he said.
'It is 50-50. But I think the managers (Zinedine Zidane of Real or Massimiliano Allegri of Juventus) will make the difference, and also the big players. This will be the key in the match.'
Makelele expected an even contest between the star-studded sides, but said the difference would come from key tactical decisions.
'I think Juventus have made a lot of progress. For the last three years, they have been fighting for this trophy. Now I think they are ready to fight. Real won La Liga and before they have won the Champions League. They are comfortable and know how to play a final. It is normal for them,' he said.
'It is 50-50. But I think the managers (Zinedine Zidane of Real or Massimiliano Allegri of Juventus) will make the difference, and also the big players. This will be the key in the match.'
2017 UEFA Champions League final is 50-50 says Makelele
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