Champions League Final 2018: Key Player Boots to Watch

On the eve of the Champions League Final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Kiev, the match promises quality match-ups and goals. With the World Cup approaching, many players are debuting new boots. Here are the standout boots to keep an eye on during the big match.

New Balance Furon 4.0 – Sadio Mane

This one is a major switch. Up until last week, Mane had been wearing Nike Mercurials. For the biggest game of his career to date, he has chosen to move to New Balance and the Furon 4.0, released as part of the Otruska pack. Engineered for speed, acceleration and accuracy, the Furon 4.0 is designed for attackers “who finish without mercy.” It uses FantomFit technology and a Hydraskin touch membrane, with an enlarged clean lace contact zone for a precise strike in front of goal.

Under Armour Magnetico – Trent Alexander‑Arnold

Over the past few weeks, Alexander‑Arnold has been wearing the UA Magnetico series, and that is what he will wear when the game kicks off. His black and metallic colorway is subtle and sophisticated, with an added modern design element. The upper is created using a three‑layer synthetic with an internal auxetic structure that offers a second‑skin‑like fit, strength, and stability. FORMTRUE technology provides the softness of leather with the durability of a synthetic, delivering a fantastic fit, feel, and responsiveness in every step.

adidas X18 – Multiple Players

Released just yesterday, the X18 series will be worn by a host of Real Madrid and Liverpool stars this weekend. The impressive lineup includes Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Marcelo, and Mo Salah, all set to debut the boots for the first time. What makes these new boots unique is that the X18+ has gone laceless. This means all three key adidas silos are now available without laces, giving the X series a completely different on‑pitch performance.

Nike Mercurial Superfly CR – Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo will be the only player on the pitch wearing his own signature boots: the Superfly CR Chapter 6. These boots signify his “Born Leader” role within his club and international career—a fitting boot for the occasion if he leads Madrid to another title. Built using the latest Mercurial Superfly 360 Elite silo, Chapter 6 in the series of seven CR7 boots focuses on Ronaldo’s role as captain of his national team. The palette complements Portugal’s traditional colors.

adidas 11Pro – Toni Kroos

Has there ever been a more loyal player to his boots than Toni Kroos to the adidas 11Pro? Several years after their release, he still sports the iconic heritage style. The boot is no longer available at retail, but that hasn’t stopped the German midfielder from wearing pairs, sticking to a boot that obviously complements his game.

Nike Tiempo Legend – Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane

The center‑back tandem of Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane will wear the same boots as they look to shut down Liverpool’s dynamic front three. And with Ramos always good for a goal, it could put the Tiempo series in the limelight again. Released as part of the “Just Do It” pack, this is the Tiempo colorway that Nike players will wear at the World Cup this summer.

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