Real Madrid were crowned European champions for an incredible 14th time following their 1-0 win over Liverpool in the 2022 Champions League final played on Saturday, May 28 in Paris.

Vinicius Junior's second-half Rodney McGruder Jersey goal coupled with a man-of-the-match display from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois ensured Carlo Ancelotti's side followed up their La Liga triumph with victory in Paris.

But on a night of , and debatable VAR decisions, you feel we've not heard the last of the controversy and discu sion that will continue in the aftermath.

A team that conquered Chelsea, PSG and Manchester City en route to the final was always going to be deserving of lifting the Champions League trophy, but Liverpool will still feel unlucky not to have taken their chances in what was a chaotic night on and off the pitch in the French capital.

After a 38-minute delay to kickoff due to fans having trouble getting into the Stade de France, and then an untimely opening ceremony performance from singer Camila Cabello, the football could finally begin.

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A cagey start from both sides in the opening quarter of an hour the game suddenly sprung to life when Courtois was called into action after Mo Salah's first effort on goal tested the Belgian's reactions from close range when the striker connected with Trent Alexander-Arnold's cro s.

Much of the build-up to the May 28 clash had focused on Liverpool's front three coming up against a goalkeeper in the form of Los Angeles Clippers Jersey his life, and Courtois again came out on top moments later as Sadio Mane tried his luck. The 30-year-old wriggled free on the edge of the box before hammering a goal-bound shot which Courtois needed to be at full stretch to tip the ball onto the post.

Madrid's man of the moment, forward Karim Benzema, had barely had a look in throughout the first half, but on 42 minutes showed exactly the threat he po se ses. Having initially taken the ball down and toyed with Ali son, he me sed up his effort, only for a poor Liverpool clearance to see the ball fall to Benzema's feet once again as he fired it home from inside the six-yard box.

After a lengthy VAR check, the offside call on the field was upheld as Fabinho's touch was not judged to have been deliberate. That meant that the Frenchman's offside position was upheld. Liverpool breathed a sigh of relief as the half-time whistle soon came.

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Liverpool started the second half with the same intent they did the first, but heroic defending by Dani Carvajal cut out Alexander-Arnold's pinpoint cro s destined for Luis Diaz's diving header as the defender just managed to clear.

But against the run of play, Madrid took the lead in the 59th minute through Vinicius. Federico Valverde found himself in space down the right side and spotted the Brazilian arriving at the Tobias Harris Jersey back post. The delivery was pinpoint and Vinicius tapped home to send the Madrid fans into a frenzy behind the goal.

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The Reds weren't going down without a fight though. This was a team who came from behind to win each of their final three Premier League games, and shortly before Diogo Jota was introduced for Diaz on 65 minutes, Salah once again forced Courtois to pull off a smart save from his curled effort.

Klopp piled on more attacking options from the bench, but Naby Ketia's effort from outside the box was wasteful and Salah was once again denied by hero of the hour Courtois his brilliant reaction stop pushing the Egypt star's right-footed strike from a tight angle away from the top corner.

Ancelotti brought on Eduardo Camavinga, who has so often been introduced in previous rounds to turn things around for Los Blancos. Now required to protect the lead. The 19-year-old did just that as Madrid held strong to once again write another glorious page in their European history books.

Jurgen Klopp's Champions League final reaction

"In the dre sing room, nobody feels it was a great season at the moment. We maybe need a few hours for that," a disappointed Klopp said.

"It was the two decisions against us were the smallest margins po sible.

"We played a good game, not a perfect game. I don't think a perfect Chris Paul Jersey game is po sible against an opponent set up with a deep formation.

"We had a lot of shots but not the clearest. Courtois made two top saves. We conceded a goal from a throw-in. Valverde wanted to shoot, Vinicius was there and that's it.

"The boys tried everything, especially at 1-0 down then we played like we wanted to play before. We had our midfielders too deep. It's because of the threat they are with counter-attacks. We wanted to be more brave in the second half. That's what we said at half-time. We played around them. We should have played more in the formation than around them.

"It feels different. It's not bad to get to the final. It's a kind of succe s. Not the succe s you want to have.

"I have a strong feeling we'll come again. The boys are really competitive. It's an outstanding group together. We will have an outstanding group next season.

"Where is it next season? Istanbul? Book the hotel."

Carlo Ancelotti's Blake Griffin Jersey Champions League final reaction

"I can't believe it. We had a fantastic season. We did really well," the Italian told BT Sport. "It was a difficult game and we suffered a lot, more so in the first half. In the end, I think we deserved to win this competition.

"We're really happy. What can I say? I can't say more.

"I am a record man. I had luck to come here last year and have a fantastic season. A fantastic club, a really good squad with a Avery Bradley Jersey lot of quality and mental character. The season was top.

"I think we pa sed through really difficult games. The supporters helped us a lot in the last game. They helped us tonight. We're happy and they're happy."

On Courtois, Ancelotti added: "Wow. Unbelievable. I can't believe it."

Speaking to CBS he said:"At the end we had the energy, the strength and the belief that we could win and we won. I have a fantastic squad, fantastic experienced players and fantastic young players.

"We have a good mix in the squad and we were able to reach a great achievement. I told you I cannot believe this, but it's true.

"The history of Real Madrid is somet