For a record-extending 14th time, Real Madrid are champions of Europe, after a remarkable run to today’s final culminates in a classic counter-attacking victory over Liverpool.
The Spanish champions now claim the double, thanks to a canny display of defensive fortitude and clinical quality when it mattered in the final third – Vinicius claiming the decisive goal.
However, it may instead be remembered as the ‘Courtois final’, after the Madrid goalkeeper made a series of superb saves to keep his side in it, while their beaten opponents will rue many missed opportunities – particularly in the first half.
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