Liverpool’s Champions League dreams were shattered in Kiev as the Reds lost 3-1 to Real Madrid.
Having lost their talisman Mohamed Salah to a suspected dislocated shoulder after a challenge with Sergio Ramos, the Reds, who had started brightly, looked a completely different side when the Egyptian went off.
Two absolute howlers from goalkeeper Loris Karius gifted goals to Karim Benzema (1-0) and Gareth Bale (3-1), whilst the Welshman’s goal to make the game 2-1 was one of the greatest that has ever been scored in a European Cup final.
Liverpool’s goal to make the game 1-1 came from Sadio Mane, but he now joins Dirk Kuyt on the list of players who’ve scored for Liverpool in losing efforts in a Champions League final.
Here’s how the Reds rated:
