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Finale Madrid: Science and football

In the second of UEFA.com's three-part series on the official adidas ball for Saturday's UEFA Champions League showpiece, discover the science behind the manufacture of the Finale Madrid.

Finale Madrid: Science and football
Finale Madrid: Science and football ©UEFA.com

Having looked at the inspiration for the design and making of the UEFA Champions League final ball by adidas, UEFA.com turns its attention to the science behind its manufacture. From the first prototype to the lab and field tests involved, the second in this three-part series gives a detailed insight into the physics underpinning the creation of the Finale Madrid. Click above to watch.