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Daily Mirror
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Colin Millar

Vinicius Jr downs Liverpool as Real Madrid win 14th Champions League

Real Madrid won their 14th Champions League title as Vinicius Junior's goal just before the hour mark saw them edge out Liverpool in Paris.

It was an encounter which was partly overshadowed by concerning scenes outside the Stade de France – where thousands of Liverpool fans were bottle-necked and local police forces used tear gas, with the match delayed by 36 minutes.

Liverpool were dominant in the opening stages with Mohamed Salah three times forcing saves from Madrid shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian goalkeeper was outstanding, with his standout moment being the finger-tip save to deny Sadio Mane whose effort was deflected onto the post.

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