Blue dragon installed at Cardiff Castle for Champions League Final

Credit: ITV Cymru Wales

Preparations for the Champions League Final in Cardiff have begun, with a sculpture of a blue dragon at Cardiff Castle.

It is just over three weeks to go until the showdown on June 3rd - the biggest single sporting event in the UK since the 2012 Olympics.

Gareth Bale's Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League Final to set-up a clash with Juventus.

The blue beast swept in overnight and will be in place for the next few weeks. Credit: ITV Wales News

The dragon follows on from the Rugby World Cup's 'Ball in the Wall.'

It's part of the build-up to the Champions League final on June 3rd. Credit: ITV Wales News