Real Madrid won the Champions League 2021/2022 season. In the final match that was played at the Stade de France, Real Madrid beat Liverpool 1-0. Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of Real Madrid’s victory. The goal was created in the 59th minute.
This was Real Madrid’s 14th European Cup/Champions League title. The Whites have further consolidated their status as kings in this elite European competition.
In the entertaining final, UEFA chose Thibaut Courtois as man of the match. The Belgian goalkeeper made nine crucial saves in this game so that the Madrid goal remained untouched.
Liverpool played dominant in the first half. Jurgen Klopp’s troops took more from the initiative to the attack and the opportunity. However, there was Thibaut Courtois who performed well under the Real Madrid bar.
Despite pressuring the game, Liverpool had a hard time making their way into the goal escorted by Thibaut Courtois. The Reds’ chances, six of which were secured by Mohamed Salah’s actions in the 16th, 18th, 34th, 64th, 69th and 82nd minutes, could have been saved by Courtois.
The appearance of Thibaut Courtois frustrated Liverpool and ended up surrendering 0-1 against Real Madrid. After the Liverpool-Real Madrid match, Thibaut Courtois made a special record. According to the statistics, the Belgian star has been the goalkeeper with the most saves in the Champions League final since 2003/2004.
Real Madrid Champion of UEFA Champions League 2021/22 season ( 14 Titles – The King of Europe )
A familiar sight. Madrid kings of Europe! 👑#UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/GOK8us5u09
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 28, 2022
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