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Pitch perfect at the Bernabéu

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

UEFA.com talks to Real Madrid CF groundsman Paul Burgess as he puts the finishing touches to the Santiago Bernabéu pitch ahead of Saturday's UEFA Champions League final.

Pitch perfect at the Bernabéu
Pitch perfect at the Bernabéu ©UEFA.com

Saturday's UEFA Champions League final is now almost close enough to touch. UEFA.com has been going behind the scenes across the city all week in the build up to the big game, and has been to the Santiago Bernabéu to speak to the man who must put in a perfect performance before any players can shine in the Spanish capital – head groundsman Paul Burgess. Click above to watch.

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