ESPN FC is "OnScene" in Cardiff ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Juventus and Real Madrid (19:45 BST / 14:45 ET.)
Keep up with everything our correspondents have been getting up to.
SATURDAY, June 3 -- MATCHDAY
And finally... The Chaaaaaampions.
Follow all the game updates in our LIVE GameCast
These are the Champions... pic.twitter.com/TysMnNxojB
- Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) June 3, 2017
�� "THE CHAMPIONSSSSS!" �� pic.twitter.com/wmeuOtXrCr
- BT Sport Football (@btsportfootball) June 3, 2017
It's safe to say the musical interlude before the game did not go down very well
The @bep are performing in the centre of the pitch here at the National Stadium of Wales! #Cardiff2017 #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/q4STTFSwBk
- Wales (@FAWales) June 3, 2017
Black Eyed Peas? Not like they're short of Welsh bands who could have done the opening ceremony...
- Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) June 3, 2017
Pre-Super Bowl entertainment looks slick this year.
- Nick Ames (@NickAmes82) June 3, 2017
I'm stunned.
- Jason Davis ⚽�� (@davisjsn) June 3, 2017
Also, this can't be great for the pitch
- Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) June 3, 2017
Final thoughts?
Then this happened...
The garnish has eaten the steak.
Juventus players, still warming up, forced off pitch by opening ceremony set up. pic.twitter.com/JTwr6LCMXg- Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) June 3, 2017
Ronaldo looked pretty intense in the warmup
But Gigi... he just relaxed
Just another day for Ronaldo
It's almost time. @alexmorgan13, @JoelEmbiid and more give their #UCLfinal predictions: pic.twitter.com/NmI5hL9hpd
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 3, 2017
The National Stadium of Wales, roof closed, filled to bursting. pic.twitter.com/QXPPzY0VbO
- Chris Jones (@EnswellJones) June 3, 2017
The coolest man in Cardiff. #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/R5V2UGxaax
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 3, 2017
Bale starts on the bench for Real
- Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) June 3, 2017
Confirmed Madrid XI for 2017 UCL final: Navas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric, Isco; Benzema, Ronaldo.
- Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) June 3, 2017
James Rodriguez not even on the bench for Madrid in Champions League final tonight, so guess has already played last game for the club...
- Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) June 3, 2017
Juventus XI: Buffon, Barzagli, Chiellini, Bonucci, Alves, Pjanic, Khedira, Sandro, Dybala, Mandzukic, Higuain. #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/PgVNXpsjr3
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 3, 2017
Juventus winning the battle of the fans so far. Just another CL Final for Real fans? pic.twitter.com/Z6ud2utcIn
- Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) June 3, 2017
NBA players Joel Embiid and Clint Capela have been out in Cardiff enjoying a different ball game ����#UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/feSOQnM64b
- ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) June 3, 2017
Less than two hours to go. #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/Pg740P482Y
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 3, 2017
Queue to get into Bale's new bar in Cardiff... pic.twitter.com/P4DOVdSSPN
- Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) June 3, 2017
Gab and Craig are both impressed with Juve's run to the final
Nothing beats a prematch panoramic stadium shot
It does feel a bit odd being inside a stadium with the roof closed pic.twitter.com/YnDwslbNUo
- Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) June 3, 2017
Ok, maybe this:
Cardiff City's stadium, from top of Principality Stadium, with river Taff between: pic.twitter.com/7V4CyBvdX3
- Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) June 3, 2017
Fans have come from as far as New York and Mexico to be here
Robbo thinks Dani Alves could be a game-changer for Juve
Stewart Robson picks Juventus to top defending champions Real Madrid.
Who do you think will lift the �� tonight? #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/VaCBnLuhdY
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 3, 2017
Prematch revelry has stepped up a gear
#Juventus fans taking over Cardiff...#UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/y2RtwJcVaw
- Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) June 3, 2017
Jake and Elwood -- AKA Mark Ogden and Chris Jones -- preview the game
It's @MarkOgden_ and @enswelljones with the big story lines and a prediction #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/VYdzCQ1sTu
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 3, 2017
Will drinks be on the house if Real Madrid win this evening?
Not Welsh cuisine, but a plenty are consumed on a Saturday in Cardiff
Lovely, if breezy, day in Cardiff for the CL final. Streets filling with fans. Also I ate a kebab for breakfast. This is a cry for help.
- Chris Jones (@EnswellJones) June 3, 2017
The Three Tenors these guys ain't, but the fans watching dig it
Real Madrid fans in Cardiff...
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At yesterday's Legends match the ex-pros showed they've still got it
ESPN FC's Dan Thomas is suited, booted and ready for action
Champions League final day means it's time to bring out the old tie �� pic.twitter.com/q62cMu9dqH
- Dan Thomas (@DanThomasESPN) June 3, 2017
As the excitement begins to build, so too does the security
One mile from Millennium Stadium and roads closed as security tightens in Cardiff.
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Just wait for tonight then, Sid
ESPN's set looking mighty fine last night @ESPNFC @DanThomasESPN pic.twitter.com/mRyyzxyrEW
- Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) June 3, 2017
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Madrid better now than in their last two finals? A frightening thought...
What does the future hold for Bale -- both tonight and for next season?
Everyone was keen to respond to your tweets, 'cos they're nice like that
Where will this heavyweight clash be won and lost?
The Principality Stadium is famed for its cauldron atmosphere
Is it harsh to say Higuain fails to deliver in the biggest matches?
Gab thinks the Argentina striker can prove doubters wrong in Cardiff
Here's a shout-out to a less-heralded member of the Juve squad
A new approach to stopping flares and fireworks
No pyro....#UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/HPr4hOSZa8
- Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) June 2, 2017
FRIDAY, June 2
Who will win Saturday's final? The FC TV crew make their selections.
Sports stars from around the world are in town for the big game.
NBA players Joel Embiid and Clint Capela have game on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/LFR9yx4yZv
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 2, 2017
Sid is excited by the FC TV setting! (Watch at 6 p.m. ET on ESPNEWS)
Oooh @ESPNFC pic.twitter.com/TFP6OrqdnJ
- Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) June 2, 2017
What has Gab found? Don't worry, it's just a brewery...
Zombie clubhouse is just a block or two from Principality Stadium in Cardiff #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/enhDsGrHpG
- Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) June 2, 2017
Fans are enjoying the festivities in Cardiff
Great turnout for the UCL Legends game in Cardiff
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ESPN FC writer Mark Ogden shows off his skills (he's on the right...)!
First touch a bit rusty. And second, and third...
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Fancy some freestyle football?
�� the skills. pic.twitter.com/eJ3o84YBQC
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 2, 2017
Match-goers and fan park attendees can expect plenty of searches
It's sure to be a spectacle when the two teams walk out tomorrow...
Is that trophy really big, or are those people really far away?
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The green, green grass of home...
News conferences: Juve (16:30 BST/11:30 ET); Real 18:45 BST/13:30 ET)
Bad news for @juventusfcen according to @ChrisWathan...#UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/IvkASpDDxq
- Mark Ogden (@MarkOgden_) June 2, 2017
One Cardiff restaurant is looking to tempt in the Spanish fans
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Other eateries have been more accommodating to both sides
Juventus v Real Madrid -- Prosciutto or Tortilla?
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Alessandro Del Piero on Premier League clubs struggling in Europe
We're in Wales, so let's predict the UCL final with some sheep-shearing
One trophy has already been lifted at the Principality Stadium
When your emotional level is ALL OVER the place in 120+ min and it ends on a high!Feeling overwhelmed and complete in this moment. Allez OL! pic.twitter.com/BNk9boDtNj
- Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 1, 2017
THURSDAY, June 1
So what do the Cardiff locals REALLY think about Cristiano Ronaldo?
Juventus and Italy legend Alessandro Del Piero joins the FC TV team
Welcome to the Millennium Stadium!
Real Madrid and Juventus will walk down this tunnel on Saturday with a chance to make history. #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/cHpvzJpVGR
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 1, 2017
And here's a peek inside Real Madrid's dressing room
Will @realmadrid repeat in the #UCLfinal?
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It's UEFA Women's Champions League final day!
.@alexmorgan13 and @OL headed to the #UWCLfinal. But 1st a selfie. pic.twitter.com/O2h7hy56n2
- ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) June 1, 2017
Two days out, the calm before the storm...
Cardiff, awaiting the Italian and Spanish invasion...
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WEDNESDAY, May 31
What's it like to visit a UCL final venue? Find out here
Laverbread is a Welsh delicacy. As good as it looks! Tastes ok but texture is a problem. #Cardifflife with @ESPNFC @DanThomasESPN @Marcotti pic.twitter.com/PIIVHbANtY
- Alejandro Moreno (@AleMorenoESPN) May 31, 2017
Agree. Also leaves a bit of an after-taste. Maybe better on toast or with something else than on its own... https://t.co/sM6NjKIQFM
- Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) May 31, 2017
TUESDAY, May 30
Excitement is building in Cardiff ahead of the Champions League final �� pic.twitter.com/m9z8qJLSKA
- ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) May 30, 2017
Cardiff is a fine city; here is our guide
Here we are Cardiff! @ESPNFC couldn't possibly miss out on the big event! However, I'm having serious difficulties reading Welsh! #NoChance pic.twitter.com/bR8j6fgd9N
- Alejandro Moreno (@AleMorenoESPN) May 30, 2017
For all the latest on the Champions League, hit our index as Real Madrid seek to become the first club to retain the title in the modern era. While Juventus chase their own Treble dreams.