Linkin Park to headline Champions League final pre-match show in Munich
The rock band, whose recent From Zero album marked their first release in seven years, said they are 'excited to share some of our favourite songs from the past and present', adding it will be a 'totally new experience for us as a band'.
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The Champions League final is set to take place at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. The 75,024-capacity arena also hosted the final of the competition in 2012, when Chelsea beat Bayern on penalties to lift the trophy under Roberto Di Matteo.
Lenny Kravitz, DJ Alesso, Burna Boy, Camila Cabello and Marshmello have previously performed before kick-off at the Champions League final.
Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona secured their spots in the semi-finals of the competition on Tuesday with two-legged victories over Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund respectively.
Arsenal hold a 3-0 advantage going into the second leg against holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, while Inter have a 2-1 lead against Bayern for their second leg at San Siro.
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