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Real Madrid wins the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League for the 14th time in its history, commemorating their 1-0 win against Liverpool in the finals.
21 years old forward, “Vinicius Jr” scored in the second half of the match as Real Madrid knocks Liverpool to claim their 14th European Cup at the ‘Stade de France’ in Paris.
The Spanish giants claimed their fifth Champions League trophy in nine seasons. The Brazilian winger applied a close-range finish in the 59th minute from Federico Valverde’s drive across the front of the goal, giving Madrid a 1-0 lead in the summit clash.
The Spanish giants now own twice the number of European Cups as the No. 2 on the list, AC Milan. Liverpool remains on six.
Earlier, the game was evenly poised at 0-0 by the halftime with Liverpool hitting the post and enjoying the possession in the first 45 minutes.
There was approximately a 30-minute delay to the kick-off as police tried to hold off people trying to force their way into the stadium. While both teams got off to a cautious start.
Sadio Mane came even closer in the 21st minute with a low shot that Madrid goalkeeper Courtois managed to tip onto the post. Liverpool continued with their high-pressing game with Mohamed Salah testing the Spanish goalkeeper twice in search of a lead.
Madrid almost scored before the break but Karim Benzema's effort was ruled offside after a prolonged VAR assessment. The French striker did maraud the ball home in the 43rd minute.
Madrid coach “Carlo Ancelotti” wins a record fourth European Cup title! Marcelo lifts the Champions League trophy as he joins the rest of his teammates!
Thibaut Courtois was the genius for Madrid tonight! Liverpool couldn't find a way past Madrid goalie, who became the first goalkeeper to make nine saves in a Champions League final.
This makes him the third goalkeeper to be labelled the man of the match in a champions league final, after Oliver Khan(2001) and Van Der Saar(2008).
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