Champions League: Are all-English finals just a little bit dull?

When Gabriel Hanot, the editor of French sports newspaper L'Equipe, proposed a European Cup competition in the 1950s, it's fair to say he never envisaged two teams from the same country contesting the final.

But with his idea having spiralled into the modern-day behemoth which is the Champions League, such a prospect is again drawing into view.

Whether that's a good thing or not is clearly subjective but what we can do is compare what has happened in such games with those of a dissimilar nature.

Let's start by recalling them…

Last year's showpiece was decided by a goal from Kai Havertz as Chelsea continued to hold the Indian sign over their English rivals.

Having beaten them in both the league and FA Cup in the lead-up to this contest, Chelsea again defended superbly to restrict Man City to a handful of chances. At the other end, they took their opportunity when it was offered.