Liverpool had the best of the opening exchanges between the two sides but were unable to capitalise on their dominance
By Kehinde Okeowo
It took only one goal for La Liga champions, Real Madrid to beat Premier League club, Liverpool in the finals of the 2022 Champions League at stade de France..
The match started 36 minutes behind schedule due to “security reasons” after pictures emerged in the build-up of huge crowds of fans queuing to get into the stadium.
The Reds had the best of the opening exchanges between the two sides but they were unable to capitalise on their dominance, as the first half ended in a stalemate.
However, it was Read Madrid who opened the scoring in the 59th minute when Federico Valverde got the ball on the right, ran forward, and blasted a low ball across the box.
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Vinicius Jr then ghosts in behind Trent Alexander-Arnold and slots the ball into an empty net from close range to make it 1-0 to the La Liga side.
Liverpool had several attempts on target in their bid to equalise but were frustrated by a brilliant goalkeeping display by Thibaut Courtois.
The former Chelsea man tipped Sadio Mane’s attempt on to the post before keeping out Mohamed Salah late on with a superb one-handed save.
Real Madrid thereafter defended stoutly to preserve their lead, as Real Los Blancos held on to win 1-0 and lift their 14th Champions League title.
