Real Madrid and Liverpool will have the chance to add to their respective European trophy collections when they compete in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev.
Zinedine Zidane's side have endured a difficult La Liga campaign this time round but have the opportunity to end their season with a third consecutive European title.
Real progressed into the final by beating German champions Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, winning 4-3 over the two legs, while Liverpool sealed their place with a 7-6 aggregate victory over Serie A outfit Roma.
The Reds took a 5-2 lead to the Italian capital before losing 4-2 on the night, meaning the overall score was enough to book their eighth Champions League final.
When is the 2018 Champions League final?
The 2018 Champions League final will take place on Saturday, May 26, with UEFA confirming that kick off will be at 19:45 BST (14:45 ET).
This year's showdown will take place at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, in front of 63,000 spectators.
The NSC played host to a number of games during the 2012 European Championship in Poland and Ukraine, including the final between Spain and Italy.
Next month's meeting between the two clubs is a repeat of the 1981 European Cup final, with Alan Kennedy scoring the only goal of the game to see the Reds win the competition in Paris.
| Game | Real Madrid vs Liverpool |
| Date | Saturday, May 26 |
| Time | 19:45 BST / 14:45 ET |
How to buy Champions League final tickets
Supporters had the opportunity to buy tickets for the 2018 Champions League final, exclusively via UEFA.com, until March 22.
A total of 40,700 tickets out of 63,000 were available for fans and the general public to purchase.
Both Real Madrid and Liverpool will receive 17,000 tickets each, while 6,700 tickets are being offered for sale to fans worldwide.
The remaining tickets are allocated to the local organising committee, UEFA and national associations, commercial partners and broadcasters, and to serve the corporate hospitality programme.
Champions League ticket prices
There are four price categories available for the general public: Category 4: €70, Category 3: €160, Category 2: €320, Category 1: €450, and a youth package which comes in at €140 (two Category 2 tickets – one adult and one child under 14 – sold at discounted Category 4 rate).
Delivery costs are included in the prices of all tickets.
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | €450 |
| Category 2 | €320 |
| Category 3 | €160 |
| Category 4 | €70 |
| Accessibility package | €70 |
| Youth package | €140 |
As well as the four categories, UEFA also offers an accessibility package designed for wheelchair and easy access. This is priced at €70 and includes a free companion ticket.
Flights to Kiev
The flight time between Madrid and Boryspil International Airport in Kiev is four hours and direct flights are available.
Supporters travelling from Liverpool, however, will have to depart from an airport other than Liverpool John Lennon Airport, or make at least one stop.
Direct flights to Kiev from the United Kingdom are available from London airports, with the flight time from the capital estimated to be around three hours long.
If flying from Liverpool, a direct flight to Katowice, Poland, before then flying to Kiev, Ukraine, would be an option, or a stop in Frankfurt if flying from Manchester.
Hotels to Kiev
There are a number of hotels close to the stadium, though availability is naturally limited in the city due to the interest in the final.
Hotel prices range from £40-£100 for accommodation close to the stadium, though the cost jumps considerably close to the city centre.
Remaining apartments for Saturday, May 26 will set you back up to £6,000 per night.
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