Liverpool vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League final result, score and reaction
Relive all the action from the Stade de France after Vinicius ensured Real Madrid of a record-extending 14th European Cup
Liverpool were denied a seventh European crown as Real Madrid became kings of the continent once again thanks to Vinicius Junior’s strike in a Champions League final marred by chaos outside the Stade de France.
Paris stepped in as host after UEFA stripped St Petersburg of the showpiece following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but it did not provide a fitting host as European royalty went toe-to-toe in the biggest club match of the season.
Kick-off had to be delayed by 36 minutes due to substantial security issues outside the Stade de France, where Liverpool would be edged out 1-0 in a tense, engaging final settled by Real star Vinicius Jr.
Jurgen Klopp’s Reds were unable to find a response to the second-half strike as Carlo Ancelotti, managing a record fifth Champions League final just a year after leaving Everton, oversaw the Spanish giants’ 14th European Cup triumph.
It was a heartbreaking end to a memorable season for Liverpool, who won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup before being pipped to the Premier League title by a point and losing in the French capital.
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Real Madrid win the Champions League!
The celebrations begin for Real Madrid!
Real Madrid win the Champions League!
Real Madrid are champions of Europe for the 14th time and Carlo Ancelotti becomes the most successful manager in Champions League history with a fourth title as a coach.
He goes past both Bob Paisley and Zinedine Zidane.
Real Madrid win the Champions League!
What a difference a week makes. Liverpool were dreaming of a quadruple this time last week but they end the seasonn with the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
It’s still been a brilliant season for them but they’ve fallen short in the biggest two trophies on offer.
Real Madrid win the Champions League!
What a run from Real Madrid. Dramatic victories over PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City and a composed performance to see off Liverpool in the final.
Thibaut Courtois was outstanding in goal and Vinicius Junior netted the only goal of the game. It’s perhaps fitting that Karim Benzema will lift the trophy for Los Blancos he dragged his team this far and they repaid him with victory.
Liverpool 0 - 1 Real Madrid
90+5 mins: Fabinho’s last minute cross is grabbed by Courtois and that should be that. It is!
Real Madrid are the European champions for a 14th time!
Liverpool 0 - 1 Real Madrid
90+2 mins: The corner is played short to Ceballos who feeds it up to Benzema. He shifts inside before laying it off to Camavinga but the youngster belts his effort over the crossbar.
Vinicius Jr is the last switch for Carlo Ancelotti and he comes off to by replaced with Rodrygo.
Liverpool 0 - 1 Real Madrid
90 mins: There’s five minutes of added time to go. Dani Ceballos has come on to replace Luka Modric for Madrid and he wins them a corner.
There’s still a chance for Liverpool.
Liverpool 0 - 1 Real Madrid
88 mins: Mane wins Liverpool a corner. Is this there best chance to score? Alexander-Arnold takes this one and swings it into the box but Courtois comes out and clings onto the ball.
He’s been exceptional between the sticks for Real Madrid tonight. If they win this game, it’s mainly due to his efforts in goal.
Liverpool 0 - 1 Real Madrid
85 mins: Federico Valverde is taken off by Carlo Ancelotti with Eduardo Camavinga replacing him for the last five or six minutes. Real Madrid are heading towards a 14th Champions League title.
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