CL final player ratings: Courtois, Vinicius star

Alisson - 6

There were only two Real Madrid shots on target all night, which showed how underworked Alisson was and he could do nothing about the goal, with Vinicius free at the back post. He was relieved to see Benzema's strike before the break ruled out after he had bundled into Konate during a scramble that led to the effort but had a watching brief for much of the night.

His battle with Vinicius was a big talking point before the game and while he repeatedly showed why Real Madrid needed to be worried about his own attacking threat during the first hour, losing track of the Brazilian for the opener was a costly lapse.

Had looked badly out of sorts against Wolves on Sunday but, given the nod ahead of Joel Matip, Konate produced a big performance on the big stage. Showed his class early on dispossessing Vinicius and cut out a dangerous-looking pass to the Brazilian later in the first half. Involved in a collision with Alisson which led to Benzema's disallowed strike before half-time but an excellent tackle on Vinicius on the edge of the box after the break was another highlight.

Was there a rare error from the Dutchman for Real Madrid's goal? It seemed that way, with Van Dijk backing off and backing off to allow Valverde to press into the box before lashing a low cross for Vinicius to turn in. Otherwise the fit-again defender had brought organisation and composure to a Liverpool defence which had been exposed by Wolves last time out.

The left-back has enjoyed a fine season and did little wrong here, although he was not seen on the front foot in the first half as often as we have become accustomed to. Did find Mane for a chance late in that opening period and was more involved in the second as Liverpool pressed for an