Former Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder picks his Champions League XI

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Diego Simeone

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The Atletico Madrid manager has never won the competition as a player, or whilst in the dugout. However, Deco said, “Diego Simeone was a really tough competitor; he would always let you know he was there. He wasn’t just tough though, he had a really excellent range of passing.”

Paul Scholes

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Paul Scholes won the competition twice – in 1999, and 2008 – and played in another two finals. His goal in the 2008 semi-final knocked Deco’s Barcelona side out.

Xavi

Xavi Hernandez FC Barcelona

The midfielder maestro won the Champions League three times during his illustrious career.

Zinedine Zidane

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Zidane proved all his doubters wrong with one of the greatest goals in a Champions League Final. His wonderfully-anticipated volley gave Real Madrid the title in 2002 at Hampden Park.

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