Vinicius Jr's second half goal was the difference between the two sides as Real Madrid edged out Liverpool to claim a 14th European Cup triumph.
While many expected a barnburner of a contest, the beginning of the game was surprisingly flat. However, much of that had to do with off the field issues.
A 36 minute delay infuriated fans and TV audiences around the world. However, concerns over disrupted viewing schedules was put on the backburner when the true nature of the delay became apparent. Social media footage and journalists reports from in and around the stadium appeared to show many Liverpool fans being pepper sprayed by police and dealt with in a very confrontational manner.
