[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Real Madrid wrote another history with their 14th big year thanks to Vinicius’ winning goal and Courtois’ save performance. Liverpool, on the other hand, failed to get their revenge as they were unable to score as a result despite dominating the match.
Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League final of the 2021-22 season held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France on the 29th at 4:36 am (Korean time). . He succeeded in winning the title by keeping Vinicius’s winning goal to the end.
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With this win, Real Madrid won the title for the first time in four seasons since the 2017-18 season, and achieved a 14-time career feat. On the other hand, Liverpool’s plan to win the title for the first time in three seasons since the 2018-19 season and to try to win the title seven times has been in vain.
Liverpool played in a 4-3-3 formation. Dias, Manet and Salah played three-tops, while Thiago, Fabinho and Henderson defended their backs. Robertson, Van Dyke, Konate and Arnold formed the defensive line. The goal was kept by Alisson.
To counter this, Real Madrid came out with a 4-3-3 formation. Vinicius, Benzema and Valverde were at the forefront, while Kroos, Casemiro and Modric formed the midfield. Mendy, Alaba, Militang and Carvajal made up the fabric. The goalkeeper gloves were worn by Courtois.
In the process of challenging the treble, Liverpool came out with a determination to win and a motivation to humiliate their defeat four years ago. “It will be a fantastic season if we win,” Klopp said. “I expect all the players to have confidence and do something special.”
Real Madrid challenged the double and fought with all their lives to build an unprecedented 14-time trophy. Coach Ancelotti said, “We are used to games and stages like this, and we will be prepared for any situation. We have confidence. We will do our best to win the game.”
Liverpool took the lead at the start of the game. The attacking camp drove by increasing ownership. In the 16th minute of the first half, Salah opened a shot from Arnold’s cross in front of the door, but it was caught by Courtois. Five minutes later, Manet’s powerful shot lands on Courtois and hits the post.
Real Madrid had only one chance to counterattack. In the 43rd minute of the first half, Benzema seemed to miss the decisive chance in front of the door, but following a melee situation, he kept his concentration and pushed it in until the end. However, the goal was canceled when offside was declared. The first half ended without both teams scoring.
Real Madrid took the lead with an opening goal. In the 14th minute of the second half, Valverde slowly approached the box and connected a ground cross in front of the door.
Liverpool went on the offensive to bring the game to the brink. In the 18th minute of the second half, as Salah digs inside, a left-footed shot was thrown away by Courtois. Six minutes later, Jota’s header reached the front door, and Salah ran quickly, but this time, Courtois blocked it.
To change the mood, Liverpool increased their numbers forward. At the 32nd minute of the second half, Firmino and Keita entered instead of Henderson and Thiago. Continuing the flow, he fired a shot of conversion. In the 37th minute of the second half, Salah broke through and hit a shot that Courtois saved. There was no change in the score for the rest of the time, and the match ended in a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid.
