Real Madrid Reigns Again

05/31/2022 Real Madrid Reigns Again

By: Jeff Yoder

Real Madrid Steals Champions League Final From Liverpool (1-0) for 14th Title

Two prestigious clubs faced off in the UEFA Champions League finale on Saturday, and Real Madrid are the kings of Europe once more. Liverpool fired a whopping 24 shots, but Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois (9 saves) was simply unbeatable. Real Madrid took just four shots in the match with two on frame, including the winner from Vinicius Jr. (59’) — a blasted one-timer off a low cross. Liverpool scrambled to find the equalizer and extend the match late, but Courtois’ brilliance was too much.

 

Real Madrid’s Path to No. 14

Los Blancos secured their record-setting 14th Champions League title after beating four European giants in the knockout stages — PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool. Two of the three two-leg knockout rounds featured aggregate comebacks. Their 14th title is the most among all European clubs, and it’s double the team with the second-most (AC Milan, 7).

 

Watch: Real Madrid Shuts Out Liverpool to Win 2022 Champions League

 

Additional Storylines

CNN: Real Madrid Wins Champions League on Night Marred by Security Issues

ESPN: Thibaut Courtois Won Real Madrid the Champions League

Yahoo! Sports: Real Madrid, Nearly Overwhelmed by Liverpool, Steals Another Champions League Title

 

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