Los Blancos were predominant in Kiev, beating Jurgen Klopp’s side 3-1 as Gareth Bale stole the show with a dazzling substitute appearance.
Two of Real’s objectives came because of slip-ups by Liverpool manager Loris Karius, who had a night to overlook.
At the opposite end, Keylor Navas was imperious in objective for the La Liga monsters as Real secured their third back to back Champions League title.
The Costa Rican’s Bernabeu future has been in question, with recommendations that Zidane is hoping to supplant him this late spring.