Breaking: Real Madrid beats Liverpool to win the Champions League final
A goal from Vinicius was enough to give Real Madrid their 14th European Cup. Courtois was the man of the match denying Liverpool on multiple occasions.
– Vinícius taps in second-half winner to earn Madrid the trophy
– Liverpool repeatedly denied by Courtois saves
– Benzema had first-half goal ruled out for offside
– Kick-off delayed by over half an hour due to crowd congestion outside stadium
Marcelo speaks: “We have to congratulate the fans – they’ve been with us all the way”
He’s first interrupted by Ancelotti, who says “I can’t believe it!”
Next, a fan who has sneaked on to the pitch jumps on Marcelo, who shouts: “I don’t know him – bloody hell! He started kissing me!”
Right away, Courtois speaks to Spanish TV channel Movistar. “We showed we’re the kings of Europe,” he says.
He also tells Movistar: “I have to say sorry to my brother because he’s getting married tomorrow and I can’t be there!”
-Scores