I mentioned immediately after the second Roma fixture that this was a genuine feature of the final that could have a major bearing on the outcome. If the fans think the run-in has been long, what about the players? Two full weeks without a game, nothing to distract them and nothing on their collective minds but this huge game, the biggest in all of their careers to date. Meanwhile, Madrid, old hands at this stage of the competition, had fixtures in the past two weekends and the build up, the media fanfare etc. would've felt second nature to them.
The two-week break may well have rejuvenated Liverpool as they looked exhausted in the final weeks of the season and in need of the rest, but the two-week period may have been just a tad too long, who knows? Liverpool's form, like United's, is sketchy after prolonged breaks too (internationals etc.) so it's hard to gauge exactly what kind of effect it'll have on you.
Either way, I'm looking forward to the game and either victor will have deserved it this year. Madrid have beaten the league champions of Italy, France and Germany en route whilst Liverpool beat the English league champions on their run, scoring an historic number of goals in the process. Both scenarios have to be applauded. It should be a great final.
