Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Benzema had a goal ruled out by the video assistant referee for being in an incorrect position on the edge of the 6-yard box.

Despite still chasing a historic Quadruple as recently as last week, the Carabao Cup and FA Cup have been won by the Reds this season, despite being denied both the English title and the European one at the final hurdle.

Carlo Ancelotti is the first manager to win four European titles, having previously won with AC Milan and Madrid.

I'm a record man. I had luck to come here last year and have a fantastic season, said Carlo Ancelotti after the match.

Madrid finished off a remarkable journey to this season's final: First leading a comeback victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the round of 16, then edging Chelsea in extra-time in the quarterfinal, and finally leading an unprecedented comeback over Manchester City in the semifinals.

The Spanish giants won the LaLiga title earlier this month.

The match was delayed by 30 minutes because of chaotic scenes outside the stadium as police used pepper spray and tear gas on supporters.

There were large crowds of supporters outside the stadium in the build up to the game, with many of them unable to get into the stadium as the original start time neared.

Despite being injury doubts in the week leading up to the game, Thiago and Fabinho started for the Reds.

The Reds dominated possession early on, peppering the Madrid goal and forcing Courtois into a number of diving saves.

The first chance of the game came on 16 minutes when he tried a low cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold but it was denied by Courtois, and the second chance came on 25 minutes when Sadio Mane tried a shot from the edge of the box but it was saved by Courtois.

In the first half, Madrid only had one shot on target, which was tied for their lowest shot in a first half this season.

Benzema thought he had broken the stalemate just before the break when he netted after a scramble in the box, but a lengthy check from the VAR confirmed that he was not.

Vinicius broke the stalemate on 58 minutes with a comfortable strike as Madrid continued to deny the Reds. The 21-year-old became the fifth- youngest player to score in a final.

Courtois saved the ball from the far post when he tried to push the ball past the keeper on the right side of the 18-yard box, as the Blues ran out 1-0 winners.

I said in the press conference that when Madrid plays finals they win. Courtois said that he was on the good side of history.

It was the other way around that I saw a lot of tweets coming my way.

I needed to win a final for my career as I don't think I get enough respect in England. Even after a great season, I saw a lot of criticism.