Matchday LIVE: Real Madrid defeat Liverpool in epic Champions League final clash

<p>Real Madrid are European champions for a 14th time, with the Blancos getting their hands on a famous trophy once again.</p><p>So that's it for another continental campaign and we will leave you with the trophy lift from the 2022 winners.</p><p><strong>GOAL</strong> will be back for more next season, so make sure you join us then.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's a habit 🏆<br><br>FOURTEEN times they've lifted this trophy! Insane! 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/GwSROB6RS7">pic.twitter.com/GwSROB6RS7</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1530670292791705600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE FOR THE FOURTEENTH TIME. 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/fVtkjGsH9M">pic.twitter.com/fVtkjGsH9M</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1530670134615891968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Real Madrid are kings of Europe

<p>Here is the moment that Real Madrid were crowned the kings of Europe...</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆<br><br>Real Madrid have done it in the Champions League once again! <br><br>The Kings of Europe! 👑<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/SlSLTNV5sk">pic.twitter.com/SlSLTNV5sk</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1530664787113279490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The moment Real Madrid clinched their FOURTEENTH European title. 🤩 <a href="https://t.co/Hytfip4FSM">pic.twitter.com/Hytfip4FSM</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1530664614983127040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Real Madrid win 2022 Champions League

<p>The Blancos claim their 14th European crown courtesy of a solitary strike from Vinicius Jr.</p><p>Liverpool will feel hard done by, with Courtois producing a stunning performance in goal for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.</p><p>The Reds have to settle for two trophies in 2021-22 and need to take positives from what has still been a remarkable campaign.</p>

FT: Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid

<p>He is how Vinicius Jr broke the deadlock for Real Madrid...</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ca" dir="ltr">REAL MADRID LEAD! 🔥<br><br>Vinícius Júnior steals in at the back post to tap home from close range ⚽️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/owgAzrA75V">pic.twitter.com/owgAzrA75V</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1530655341213634560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VINICIUS JR. BREAKTHROUGH FOR REAL MADRID. 💥 <a href="https://t.co/GVzH0BsgvZ">pic.twitter.com/GVzH0BsgvZ</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1530655089358012416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Vinicius Jr fires Real in front

<p>Here is the effort from Benzema that was ruled out for offside. Right call?</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Karim Benzema’s opener is ruled out for offside! ❌<br><br>What do you make of this decision? 🤔<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/dnez8spmJA">pic.twitter.com/dnez8spmJA</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1530646907709710338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BENZEMA WITH THE BALL IN THE NET. ...But he's ruled offside. 😲 <a href="https://t.co/obMLUwCQBF">pic.twitter.com/obMLUwCQBF</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1530646933508763648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Benzema goal ruled out

<p>Here, with the aid of the upright, is how Courtois prevented Mane from giving Liverpool the lead...</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Thibaut Courtois with an outrageous save to deny Sadio Mané! 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/RjMFEVyra9">pic.twitter.com/RjMFEVyra9</a></p>— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1530640240909615104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thibaut Courtois coming up huge again! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/wk0RXP5gIP">pic.twitter.com/wk0RXP5gIP</a></p>— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1530640264129171456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Stunning save from Courtois to deny Mane

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This isn't how the Champions League final should go. <a href="https://t.co/Nts1LJ0pYP">pic.twitter.com/Nts1LJ0pYP</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530632108393349121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Scenes nobody wanted to see

<p>Thiago and Fabinho start for the Reds, with welcome returns from injury being made by a key midfield duo.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's how we line up for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a><br><br>👊🔴</p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1530606089028378625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Liverpool team news

<p>The Blancos like to name their side early, to avoid any more unwanted leaks, and today is no different.</p><p>No surprises in the starting XI, with Bale and Hazard among those hoping to be given an opportunity to make an impact off the bench.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📋✅ Our <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗫𝗜! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/APorLa14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#APorLa14</a> <a href="https://t.co/uj9fib8ZoZ">pic.twitter.com/uj9fib8ZoZ</a></p>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1530588747007463425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real Madrid team news

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It happened again 💔 <a href="https://t.co/IRfbAHMHGq">pic.twitter.com/IRfbAHMHGq</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530669107779092480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No revenge

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Number 14 🖊️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/xAKk0LKqlP">pic.twitter.com/xAKk0LKqlP</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1530666707303514113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Silverware

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">0 - Despite winning the League Cup and the FA Cup, Liverpool failed to score a single goal in five-and-a-half hours of football in major finals this season. Halted. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVRMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVRMA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/yOijyI5mTD">https://t.co/yOijyI5mTD</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530667933030043648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Drawing a blank

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">6 - Mohamed Salah's six shots on target tonight is the most on record (since 2003-04) of any player in a single <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a>. Denied. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVRMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVRMA</a> <a href="https://t.co/KBFao7r4sT">pic.twitter.com/KBFao7r4sT</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530666923456925696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Frustrated

<p>Carlo Ancelotti has won more European Cups as a manager than any other, and he is revelling in that fact after Real Madrid’s victory over Liverpool.</p><p>The Italian has told <em>BT Sport</em>: "I can't believe it. We had a fantastic season. We did really well. It was a difficult game and we suffered a lot, more so in the first half. In the end I think we deserved to win this competition.</p><p>"We're really happy. What can I say? I can't say more.</p><p>"I am a record man. I had luck to come here last year and have a fantastic season. A fantastic club, a really good squad with a lot of quality and mental character.</p><p>"The season was top.</p><p>"I think we passed through really difficult games. The supporters helped us a lot in the last game. They helped us tonight. We're happy and they're happy."</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Carlo Ancelotti is the first manager to win FOUR Champions League titles 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/bHzS7EUvtr">pic.twitter.com/bHzS7EUvtr</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530666113939427331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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‘Record man’

<p>Vinicius Jr may have got Real Madrid’s goal, but Thibaut Courtois was a colossus between the sticks. He claims he deserves more respect, telling <em>BT Sport</em>: "Yesterday in the press conference I said that when Madrid plays finals they win. I was on the good side of history.</p><p>"I saw a lot of tweets coming my way that I would get humbled today it was the other way round.</p><p>"Today I needed to win a final for my career, for all the hard work to put respect on my name as I don't think I get enough respect, especially in England. I saw a lot of criticism even after a great season.</p><p>"I am really proud of the team. We stuck to it and when I needed to be there I was there for the team. We beat some the best clubs of the world. City and Liverpool were unbelievable this season. They fought to the end in the Premier League, Liverpool won two cups and they were really strong.</p><p>"We played a great game today. We had one chance and scored it."</p>

Does Courtois deserve more respect?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE PLAN. IT WORKED <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHAMP14NS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHAMP14NS</a> <a href="https://t.co/f6fOndh4uA">pic.twitter.com/f6fOndh4uA</a></p>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1530665271614222338?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Winning formula

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thibaut Courtois just dropped the greatest goalkeeping performance in Champions League final history 🐐 <a href="https://t.co/6hkkLObcBJ">pic.twitter.com/6hkkLObcBJ</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530665110104068100?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Stunning display

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4 - Carlo <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ancelotti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ancelotti</a> became the manager to have won the UEFA Champions League the most times: four (for AC Milan in 2002/03 and 2006/07, for Real Madrid in 2013/14 and in 2021/22). Myth. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LiverpoolVsRealMadrid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LiverpoolVsRealMadrid</a> <a href="https://t.co/LCJ7d163be">pic.twitter.com/LCJ7d163be</a></p>— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaPaolo/status/1530663451449864193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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History

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">👑 KINGS OF EUROPE 👑<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CHAMP14NS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CHAMP14NS</a> <a href="https://t.co/fQBtjjb9BG">pic.twitter.com/fQBtjjb9BG</a></p>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1530663830329638919?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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x 14

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">REAL MADRID ARE CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE YET AGAIN 👑 <a href="https://t.co/xUZbKKmjth">pic.twitter.com/xUZbKKmjth</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530663309980192770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Hala Madrid

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">10 - Vinícius Júnior (4 goals, 6 assists) is the first South American player to be directly involved in 10+ goals in a single UEFA Champions League campaign while aged 21 or under since Lionel Messi in 2008-09 (14 – 9 goals, 5 assists). Talent. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/3xEzXmes4h">pic.twitter.com/3xEzXmes4h</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530657410020519938?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Decent company

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thibaut Courtois though 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/BiC2xiGf4e">pic.twitter.com/BiC2xiGf4e</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530639902353899522?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Heroic performance

And again...

<p>Statement from Liverpool on the scenes involving access problems for Reds supporters that led to a delayed kick-off: "We are hugely disappointed at the stadium entry issues and breakdown of the security perimeter that Liverpool fans faced this evening at Stade de France.</p><p>"This is the greatest match in European football and supporters should not have to experience the scenes we have witnessed tonight.</p><p>"We have officially requested a formal investigation into the causes of these unacceptable issues."</p>

Entrance issues

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🇫🇷🤍🇧🇷 <a href="https://t.co/HrdQ9ogXy0">pic.twitter.com/HrdQ9ogXy0</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530657738006700032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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If one doesn't get you, the other will

On repeat

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🏟️🤩 THE BERNABÉU IS BOUNCING TOO<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/APorLa14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#APorLa14</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/kqEtMgEyDk">pic.twitter.com/kqEtMgEyDk</a></p>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1530658288207122433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real rocking in Paris and Madrid

Klopp rolling the dice

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚪️ Courtois yet again 🛑<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/JPH4TEr5oR">pic.twitter.com/JPH4TEr5oR</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1530657512042770432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Belgian brick wall

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5 - Vinícius Jr (21y 320d) is the fifth youngest player to score in an <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> after Marco Asensio (21y 133d in 2017), Lars Ricken (20y 322d in 1997), Carlos Alberto (19y 167d in 2004) and Patrick Kluivert (18y 327d in 1995). Samba. <a href="https://t.co/8FKqnZbzLg">pic.twitter.com/8FKqnZbzLg</a></p>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1530655745687035904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Star boy

Real keeper won't be beaten

Reds go close

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">VINICIUS JUNIOR IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 🥶 <a href="https://t.co/X5MvI7ISXD">pic.twitter.com/X5MvI7ISXD</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530654139604258820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cool as you like

<p>Breakthrough in Paris, and it comes from Vinicius Jr.</p><p>Valverde drills over a low cross from the right, with Real's Brazilian winger stealing in behind Alexander-Arnold to bundle home.</p><p>Close offside call, which goes in the Blancos' favour.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽ 59' | 0-1 | GOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL GOOOOOAAAAAL GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALL by <a href="https://twitter.com/vinijr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vinijr</a>!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/APorLa14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#APorLa14</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIFA22?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIFA22</a> <a href="https://t.co/63ZCUXBlpZ">pic.twitter.com/63ZCUXBlpZ</a></p>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1530654340955914240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid

Coming to life

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">10 - Only Bayern München against Chelsea in 2012 (16) made more shots in the first half of an <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> than Liverpool tonight against Real Madrid (10, as many as the German team against Inter in 2010 and Barcelona against Man. Utd in 2011). Siege. <a href="https://t.co/0uv2qUKXtR">pic.twitter.com/0uv2qUKXtR</a></p>— OptaJose (@OptaJose) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJose/status/1530650664875048962?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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No way through

<p>The second half is up and running at Stade de France.</p><p>Will we get a winner inside 90 minutes or is this game going to go the distance?</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> nights ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/aN2J3Ayt2D">pic.twitter.com/aN2J3Ayt2D</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1530649681373560836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Back underway

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5 - Liverpool had as many shots on target in the first half tonight (5) as they did in their previous two UEFA Champions League finals combined (2 in 2018 &amp; 3 in 2019). Probing. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZLk2DRM273">pic.twitter.com/ZLk2DRM273</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530646499088113664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Goal coming?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Chaos 😅 <a href="https://t.co/REIvfvPzXs">pic.twitter.com/REIvfvPzXs</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530646146623889408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Lively end to the half

<p>After a delayed start to proceedings, we are still waiting on the fuse to be lit.</p><p>Liverpool have seen more possession, with Courtois producing a couple of outstanding saves.</p><p>Real have had the ball in the net, but Benzema’s efforts was ruled out for offside after a lengthy VAR review.</p><p>Still all to play for in the second 45.</p>

HT: Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid

<p>Benzema has the ball in the net, following a scramble inside the Liverpool box, but the flag goes up.</p><p>Alisson flapped at the ball at one stage, with the Reds all over the place, while Real's No.9 took a first touch when he could have shot first time.</p><p>Offside call, after a VAR review, is very tight and the final touch through to Benzema came off a Liverpool player.</p>

Benzema goal ruled out

Well struck

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Two of the greats 🧠 <a href="https://t.co/e5nzojnAHy">pic.twitter.com/e5nzojnAHy</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530637050776633348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Plenty of medals between them

Another chance

<p>The Reds remain in control of the contest, but haven’t forced a breakthrough.</p><p>That means that Real remain a threat on the counter, with the Blancos happy to soak up spells of pressure before breaking forward. Mere glimpses so far of what they are capable of.</p>

Liverpool dominating possession

Another brilliant save

<p>Mohamed Salah pokes the ball towards goal, as he stretches six yards out, with Courtois producing a smart low stop.</p><p>Liverpool have been dominating possession, forcing the Blancos back.</p>

Salah forces smart stop

Real threat on the counter

<p>No holding back in a game of this magnitude, with Mane catching a full-blooded challenge early on.</p><p>He has been holding his thigh, but appears to be okay.</p>

Early knock for Mane

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE REDS ❤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/m6BF7d1XrO">pic.twitter.com/m6BF7d1XrO</a></p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1530635413039337474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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A winning team?

<p>The 2022 Champions League final is up and running.</p><p>So much at stake, with both sides well versed in what it takes to win this competition, but who will come out on top?</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚪️ 🏆 🔴<br><br>What colour will they be at full time?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/86gGn20u5c">pic.twitter.com/86gGn20u5c</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1530606694056828930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Here we go!

Not happy

No late change for Reds

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> is the best day of the year 😍 <a href="https://t.co/FmW78WHVP3">pic.twitter.com/FmW78WHVP3</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530623199574167557?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Kick-off approaching… at last

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The guy knows a thing or two about Champions League finals 👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/pfRXq2XJHk">pic.twitter.com/pfRXq2XJHk</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1530630372769247232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Champions League royalty

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">⚽️🔥 Nice touch, guys.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/APorLa14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#APorLa14</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/ljI3RS610Y">pic.twitter.com/ljI3RS610Y</a></p>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1530623969203834882?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real raring to go

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 - Jordan Henderson is starting a European Cup/Champions League final as captain for the third time, more than any other Englishman in the history of the competition. Skip. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVRMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVRMA</a> <a href="https://t.co/9dML61XrOJ">pic.twitter.com/9dML61XrOJ</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530607741080854529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Proud moment

New kick-off time

Second warm up

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trent Alexander-Arnold is the youngest player ever to start three Champions League finals (23 years 233 days) 👏 <a href="https://t.co/bAQ7nLabHN">pic.twitter.com/bAQ7nLabHN</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530606308877119490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Old head on young shoulders

Tear gas used by French police

<p>While kick-off has been pushed back, Camila Cabello will be delivering the pre-match show.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/camila-cabello-champions-league-2022-final-singer-songs/bltbc63ea4cbc709b3c " target="_blank">Here</a> is all you need to know about the Cuban-American singer and actress.</p>

Pre-match show

Expect better from a major final?

The wait goes on

Change for Reds?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 - Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet for a third time in the final of the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, the most between two clubs across the history of the two competitions. Liverpool won the first final back in 1981, before Madrid beat Klopp’s side in 2018. Revenge? <a href="https://t.co/b2uNmTZ3LY">pic.twitter.com/b2uNmTZ3LY</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530606023878270976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Familiar foes

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4 - Tonight will be the fourth UEFA Champions League final between two managers who have already previously won the competition, after 2007 (Ancelotti v Benítez), 2010 (Mourinho v Van Gaal) and 2011 (Guardiola v Ferguson). Formula. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/QcklJEnTCV">pic.twitter.com/QcklJEnTCV</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530548116641964032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Proven winners

Is he fit?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The noise from our end as the Reds came out to warm-up 😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/tkiEeZZ6cB">pic.twitter.com/tkiEeZZ6cB</a></p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1530616485575639042?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Van Dijk feeling the noise

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">European royalty 🌟<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/1NXjFI1ZSV">pic.twitter.com/1NXjFI1ZSV</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530489553747955715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Superstars wherever you look

<p>Mohamed Salah was forced off early in the 2018 Champions League final after tangling with Sergio Ramos.</p><p>He has spoken of having a score to settle, but why is that the case for the Liverpool superstar and will he get his wish? <strong>GOAL</strong> mulls over those posers right <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-star-salah-openly-seeking-revenge-real-madrid-rematch/blt760a8ce07a83284b " target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

Revenge for Salah?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Magic.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vy4BXay5zf">pic.twitter.com/Vy4BXay5zf</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530551882791411713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Will Bale get a look in today?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5 – Toni Kroos will appear in his fifth <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a>, with only Cristiano Ronaldo and Paolo Maldini appearing in the showpiece more often (six). Elite. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVRMA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVRMA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realmadriden</a> <a href="https://t.co/FUg2QVjPm1">pic.twitter.com/FUg2QVjPm1</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1530598484965048322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Modern day great

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">9 - This will be the ninth meeting between Liverpool and Real Madrid in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League – after winning the first three between 1981 and 2009, the Reds are winless in the last five (D1 L4), including a defeat in the final in 2018. Reacquainted. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/qZR5aRaP2R">pic.twitter.com/qZR5aRaP2R</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530603699143319555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Time to snap the sequence?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🏳️🏟️🤍 The Bernabéu is ready too!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/APorLa14?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#APorLa14</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/whJJZmTkND">pic.twitter.com/whJJZmTkND</a></p>— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) <a href="https://twitter.com/realmadriden/status/1530605964583378944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Back in Madrid

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Time to go to work. <a href="https://t.co/2Zmn6aJvg7">pic.twitter.com/2Zmn6aJvg7</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530605000140984320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Real in the building

<p>Vinicius Junior has emerged as a ken man for Real Madrid, providing the perfect foil from the flanks to prolific frontman Karim Benzema, and he is about to come into direct competition with buccaneering Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.</p><p>Could that be a key battle in a continental contest filled with plenty of them all over the field? <strong>GOAL</strong> takes a look <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/alexander-arnold-vinicius-tactical-battle-define-champions-league-final/blt01a26e5324fffa3d " target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

Key battle

<p>Real Madrid have been famed for their ‘Galacticos’ recruitment model under Florentino Perez, with the likes of Ronaldo, Kaka, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo acquired in the past.</p><p>They are now showing greater faith in youth, with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Eduardo Camavinga stepping up.</p><p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/real-madrid-baby-galacticos-rodrygo-camavinga-vinicius-transfer-strategy/blt904579f42a9ee551 " target="_blank">Here</a>, <strong>GOAL</strong> casts an eye over the ‘Baby Galacticos’.</p>

Baby Galacticos

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">57 - Jordan Henderson is set to make his 57th appearance of the season for Liverpool tonight; this would see him end 2021-22 as the player with the most games played for a club within Europe's big five leagues across all competitions. Leader. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/nwo64OmT2M">pic.twitter.com/nwo64OmT2M</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530527591433641984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Leading from the front

Some atmosphere in Paris

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">4 - Real Madrid are the first team to field a starting XI for a UEFA Champions League final with as many as four players having made 100+ appearances in the competition (Benzema, Kroos, Modric and Alaba). DNA. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/qj8mCmGpW6">pic.twitter.com/qj8mCmGpW6</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1530594613815300096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Vast experience

Calm before the storm

<p>Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane get the goals and Alisson helps to keep them out at the other end of the field, but is Virgil van Dijk the Reds’ most important player.</p><p><strong>GOAL</strong> provides an answer to that question <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/virgil-van-dijk-liverpool-most-important-player/bltace70b5cf3d719a6 " target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

Liverpool’s most important player?

<p>Liverpool and Real Madrid have shown themselves to be the cream of a European crop in 2021-22, with the Reds and Blancos showing that they boast the talent and mental toughness to overcome any challenge.</p><p>What sets them apart from the rest? <strong>GOAL</strong> takes a look right <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/liverpool-madrid-champions-league-mentality-monsters/bltdac957474535ca2b " target="_blank">here</a>.</p>

Mentality monsters

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">🇫🇷👋<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/ycL9qvilLG">pic.twitter.com/ycL9qvilLG</a></p>— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1530495510217379840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The stage is set

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL DAY IS HERE 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCLfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/BpQES5OW7W">pic.twitter.com/BpQES5OW7W</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1530475087710887937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Heavyweight encounter

<p>The day is finally here – the <strong>2022 Champions League final</strong> is set to see <strong>Liverpool</strong> and <strong>Real Madrid</strong> lock horns for the right to be considered the best club side in Europe.</p><p>Who will prevail? Will the Reds get their hands on a seventh continental crown or will the Blancos savour triumph number 14?</p><p>We are about to find out and you can stay across the best of the build-up, action and reaction with <strong>GOAL’s</strong> rolling blog.</p>

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