Disallowed goal got Real into winning groove, says Benzema
PARIS : Karim Benzema said his disallowed first-half goal spurred Real Madrid into beating Liverpool 1-0 in Saturday's Champions League final for a record-extending 14th European Cup title.
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Watch: Karim Benzema has Real Madrid goal controversially ruled out
Liverpool were dominant in the first half of the Champions League final in Paris, but Real Madrid thought they had taken the lead against the run of play when Karim Benzema poked home. However, a lengthy VAR check led to the goal being controversially disallowed for offside, and many are debating the decision.
IAN LADYMAN: Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive flaws exposed in Paris
A rare break down the right side, a cross shot from Federico Valverde and there he was at the far post drifting off Trent Alexander-Arnold’s shoulder to score. The young Brazilian, Vinicius Junior. It was impossible to say that Liverpool, and Alexander-Arnold in particular, had not been warned.
'I can't believe it' Carlo Ancelotti breaks European Cup record after Real Madrid triumph
Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti became the first manager to win four European Cups after the 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Paris.
Real Madrid beats Liverpool 1-0 for 14th European Cup title
PARIS: Real Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of disturbing crowd issues outside the Stade de France on Saturday. Brazil winger Vinícius Júnior applied a close-range finish in the 59th minute from Federico Valverde’s drive across the face of goal, securing a win that gave Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti a record fourth European Cup title. While Madrid completed a Champions League-La Liga double, Liverpool finished a season that promised so much — a week ago, it was in contention for an unprecedented quadruple of major trophies — with just the two domestic cups in England.
Real Madrid defeats Liverpool for 14th European Cup title
Real Madrid became European champion for a record-extending 14th time after beating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of disturbing crowd issues outside the Stade de France on Saturday.
'They deserved that' - Man City fans mock Liverpool FC after Real Madrid Champions League defeat
Manchester City fans have mocked Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp's side lost 1-0 in the Champions League final to Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois hit back at critics in fiery interview after heroics in UCL final v Liverpool
Real Madrid were crowned Champions League winners as they defeated Liverpool in the final in Paris on Saturday evening.