Real Madrid goalkeeper, Keylor Navas, claimed his team's defense as the best in the world ahead of the Champions League final against Liverpool at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on Saturday (26/5) local time.
Therefore, the Costa Rican goalkeeper is not afraid of potential attacks from Liverpool in the game later. In the Champions League this season the Reds have collected 46 goals from 14 games.
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The record made Liverpool pass a record 45 goals from Barcelona 16 games in the 1999/2000 Champions League.
Nevertheless, Keylor Navas remain calm for the final game later because sure Los Blancos defense remains the best. Real Madrid's defense is claimed to be the best in the world. (REUTERS / Paul Hanna)
"I have the best defense in the world, I am very confident with my team mates," Navas said as quoted by Marca.
"It's great to have three straight to the finals, and we'll approach that with humility because we always respect our opponents even when we're considered top seeds," Navas said. So far Zinedine Zidane's side are rated as favorites for the champions in the game as well as lifting the Champions League trophy for the third time in a row. However, Navas assesses his team keep doing serious preparations.
"We have teams with players who have a lot of experience, but that does not mean we will be relaxed," Navas said.
Keylor Navas is wary of threats from the trio of Liverpool in the Champions League final later. (Reuters / Matthew Childs)
Juergen Klopp's side made a surprise this season by going into the Champions League final. That's why Navas realized how dangerous the trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, and Roberto Firmino.