Liverpool fans line streets for open top bus parade after Champions League nightmare

Fans have lined the streets in Liverpool to give Jurgen Klopp's team a grand homecoming as they returned from Paris, despite falling short in the Champions League final against Real Madrid.

The Reds were agonisingly beaten 1-0 their Spanish counterparts on Saturday in a showpiece that was marred by pre-match chaos, forcing kick-off to be delayed three times. Thousands of supporters were left stranded in queues for hours outside of the Stade de France, with some even subject to tear gas from French authorities as riot police were deployed, while UEFA have been slammed for the organisation of the event.

But the Anfield faithful ensured that spirits were high back on Merseyside, as Klopp and his players celebrated an epic season which saw them emerge with two trophies - the FA Cup and League Cup - after hunting for an unprecedented four until the last hurdle. Liverpool's men's team and women's team - who won their respective division following a fantastic campaign of their own - gathered on open-top buses on Sunday afternoon, taking in the glory after another memorable term for Kopites around the world.

As Klopp and Matt Beard's sides partied, fans showed their unwavering support and a newlywed couple even marked the occasion by walking through the middle of the parade after tying the knot. The Reds also enjoyed hearing from Scottish singer-songwriter Calvin Harris, who played as the designated DJ.

The scenes were a contrast to Liverpool's heartache less than 24 hours earlier, as Klopp vowed that his team would be back for another go next season. "In the dressing room nobody feels it was a great season at the moment. We maybe need a few hours for that," the Reds boss told BT Sport post-match.

"It was the two decisions