Holders, Man Utd, are attempting to become the first team to retain the Champions League trophy against Barcelona in Rome this Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to help Manchester United become the first team to successfully defend the Champions League against Barcelona.

Much has been made of Ronaldo’s long-term future at Old Trafford, but the Portuguese international remains focused on securing another Champions League triumph.

“It’s normal that people speak about me but I am 100 per cent focused on this game,” explained Ronaldo.

“I try to help my team 100 per cent, score a goal and win the game. That’s it.

“I don’t care about the Ballon d’Or. What I want more is to win the Champions League.

“I just want to be the first team in history to win it twice.”

Ronaldo has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and he has conceded he has a soft spot for La Liga.

“I like the Spanish league,” explained Ronaldo. “I feel well in England in the Premier League, it is the strongest league.

“Barcelona have a great team which deserves respect but I believe we are better than them and we will show it.

“I respect Barcelona profoundly. Messi is playing marvellously well. I want to be sincere. I have to play well for the team and the supporters. I look forward to it and I think it will be really special.”

Holders, Man Utd, are attempting to become the first team to retain the Champions League trophy against Barcelona in Rome this Wednesday.

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