As they emerge on to the pitch for this Champions League final, one thought will buzz around every player's head -- both managers', too: this way greatness lies. Few reputations are likely to be destroyed by defeat here, but they could be gold-plated by victory. The winners will put a fourth European Cup in to their clubs' trophy cabinet having defeated the other of the world's two best sides this season at Wembley, the arena that, in a previous life, also hosted Manchester United's and Barcelona's earliest triumphs in Europe's flagship competition.
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