Gareth Bale scored one of European football’s great goals to help Real Madrid overcome Liverpool and win their third successive Champions League title as goalkeeper Loris Karius suffered a personal nightmare. Gareth Bale scored twice including an incredible overhead kick after coming off the bench as Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-1 in the Champions League finalin Kiev.
Highlights
Moments
3’ Attempt blocked. Almost a chance for Real Madrid but Isco is offside as he tries to get onto Dani Carvarjal’s Cross. Loris Karius had punched it away anyway, the Liverpool keeper wearing short sleeves tonight.15’ Attempt Missed. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Daniel Carvajal.18’ Attempt missed. Liverpool win a Corner. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) header from very close range is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Salah with a cross following a corner.23’ Attempt Blocked. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by James Milner.51’ Goal! Real Madrid 1, Liverpool 0. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.55’ Goal! Real Madrid 1, Liverpool 1. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Dejan Lovren following a corner.64’ Goal! Real Madrid 2, Liverpool 1. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Marcelo with a cross.83’ Goal! Real Madrid 3, Liverpool 1. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marcelo.
