LIVERPOOL – REAL MADRID FOOT. Real Madrid win the fourteenth Champions League in their history after beating Liverpool by the narrowest of margins thanks to Vinicius.
23:55 – The summary of the match
the real Madrid wins its 14th Champions League. The latecomers missed absolutely nothing of this first period. Indeed, kick-off was delayed by 36 minutes after incidents outside the stadium. And this delay seemed to disturb the 22 players in the meeting. In a very shy start to the Champions League final, it was finally the Reds who got going first with several chances. Salah first found Courtois’ steady hand before Mané found it again but this time the Belgian goalkeeper benefited from the help of his post. Following this huge opportunity, the Spaniards woke up a bit and who else but Karim Benzema to sow Madrid’s revolt. The Frenchman even thinks to give the advantage to his team just before the break but the assistant signals him offside. This confusing decision was confirmed by the video after two minutes of reflection and analysis in the VAR bus. It was with a goalless draw that the two teams returned to the locker room. In the second period, everything changed quite quickly with the goal of Vinicius Junior shortly before the hour mark (59th). The Brazilian pushes a ball given in the race by Federico Valverde and capsizes the Madrid kop. Behind for thirty minutes, the Spaniards suffered but the defense was solid and the last rampart impassable. Thibaut Courtois carried an entire team on his back and disgusted his opponents. The Belgian made nine saves. Liverpool will have struck 23 times, Real 4. The Merengues are content with a single shot on target to win a fourteenth Champions League in their history.
23:45 – Liverpool will settle for the double
A week ago, Liverpool could achieve a historic quadruple at the end of the 2021/2022 season but the Reds will be satisfied with the two national cups following this Champions League final lost to Real and second place in the English Championship.
23:39 – Courtois man of the match
If Real wins a 14th Champions League in its history tonight at the Stade de France, it is largely thanks to the Belgian goalkeeper who was simply impassable. Courtois made nine saves in this Liverpool – Real.
23:35 – The 14th for Real
Real won the fourteenth Champions League in its history thanks to this small success at the Stade de France during this Champions League final. Karim Benzema wins his fifth personal with the Spanish club.
23:32 – It’s over between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid (0-1)
It’s perfect equality between the two teams in terms of ball possession: at the end of this match. The score: 0-1.
23:29 – The goalscorer leaves
The only scorer in this Champions League final, Vinicius gave way to his young compatriot Rodrygo for the last minutes of this Liverpool – Real.
23:29 – Camavinga wrap flies away
The French midfielder tries his luck in this Champions League final but his shot flies behind the cages of Alisson who will not have had much work in this Liverpool – Real.
23:28 – Ceballos misses
What an opportunity for Real to kill this Champions League final. Dani Ceballos and Vinicius are two to one against Alisson but the newcomer lacks selflessness.
23:26 – Five minutes of added time
Five minutes of additional time will be played in this Champions League final between Liverpool and Real.
23:25 – Change for Real
New change in this Liverpool – Real with the entry of Dani Ceballos. The Spanish midfielder replaces Croatian Luka Modric.
23:23 – Courtois wins in his area
On a Liverpool corner, Thibaut Courtois comes to relieve the Real team again. There are now two minutes left in regulation time for this Champions League final.
23:22 – Camavinga enters the game
A new Frenchman returns to the lawn of the Stade de France for this Champions League final. Eduardo Camavinga replaces decisive passer Federico Valverde who suffered from cramps.
23:21 – 24 shots to 3 for Liverpool
The statistic of this Champions League final Liverpool – Real is undoubtedly this: Real suffered 24 shots and only tried three times and yet the Merengues lead the score.
23:20 – Real’s failed counter
Real’s counter could have been devastating but the Spaniards failed to exploit it well and Alisson stepped in after a long pass from Karim Benzema.
23:19 – COURTEOUS AGAIN!!!
But how is it possible?? Liverpool still can’t find the fault because Courtois makes the game of his career tonight in this Liverpool – Real Champions League final.
23:18 – Keïta completely misses his shot
Naby Keïta is alone near Real Madrid’s penalty area and takes his chance with the outside of his foot with a touch of the ball, but the Guinean completely misses his attempt.
23:17 – Again and again Courtois
Courtois is monstrous in this Liverpool – Real. On a strike from Salah deflected by Jota, the Belgian goalkeeper from Madrid manages to push on his legs to push the ball away.
23:16 – Militao explains that he is dizzy
With his fingers, Eder Militao explains to the club doctors that his head has been spinning since the clash with Luis Diaz. The defender gets up and takes his place for the last ten minutes of this Champions League final Liverpool – Real.
23:14 – What an intervention from Militao
Militao performs a superb defensive gesture following a strong cross in the penalty area. The Brazilian defender is part of Real’s defensive solidity displayed since Vinicius’ opener in this Champions League final.
23:13 – Double change for Liverpool
Jürgen Klopp makes two changes in this Champions League final between Liverpool and Real. Thiago Alcantara and Jordan Henderson leave and are replaced by Naby Keïta and Roberto Firmino.
23:11 – Bad sole of Mané
Sadio Mané is behind Kroos and wipes his soles on the German midfielder. Clément Turpin is content with a verbal warning.
23:10 – Real’s defense is vigilant
For the moment in this Liverpool – Real, the people of Madrid are holding the right end in this Champions League final. The Madrid defense is solid and when it is passed, Thibaut Courtois ensures the blow.
23:06 – What a defense from Konate
Konaté is definitely monstrous tonight in this Liverpool – Real Champions League final. Vinicius tries to destabilize him with short supports but Konaté defends very well and steals the ball with disconcerting authority.