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Griezmann backs Juve to win Champions League and Buffon for Ballon d'Or

The Atletico striker thinks the Serie A will emerge victorious in Cardiff, which will propel their keeper to the prestigious award

Antoine Griezmann tipped Juventus to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League final, while endorsing Gianluigi Buffon for Ballon d'Or honours.

Italian giants Juventus will meet defending European champions Madrid in the final in Cardiff on June 3.

The Serie A titleholders have not won the Champions League since 1995-96 but Atletico Madrid star Griezmann believes Juve will reign supreme at Millennium Stadium, allowing iconic captain and goalkeeper Buffon to pip Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the coveted individual award.