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Champions League | Final
May 28, 2022 at 8.36pm UK
Stade Auguste Delaune
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Liverpool
0 - 1
Real Madrid


Fabinho (62')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Junior (59')
Reaction
Liverpool fans queue to get into the Champions League final on May 28, 2022
Two Hillsborough survivors 'committed suicide after Champions League final chaos'
Two Liverpool fans who survived the Hillsborough disaster reportedly committed suicide after attending the Champions League final after being "retriggered" by events in Paris.
Sep 29, 13:44
 Suppoters and riot police pictured outside the Stade de France before the Champions League final on May 28, 2022
Real Madrid release statement following Champions League final chaos
Real Madrid join Liverpool in demanding answers following the unsavoury scenes outside the Stade de France before their Champions League final victory over Liverpool.
Jun 3, 12:43
 General view of Liverpool fans in the stands as police officers and stewards are seen on May 28, 2022
French authorities must stop shifting blame and accept responsibility for Champions League final chaos
Sports Mole Editor Barney Corkhill describes his experience of the chaos at the 2022 Champions League final, where Liverpool fans were tear-gassed indiscriminately.
May 31, 11:54
 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Liverpool on May 28, 2022
UEFA commissions independent report into Champions League final chaos
UEFA commissions an independent investigation into the scenes which led to the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid being delayed.
May 31, 10:01
 Real Madrid defender Marcelo pictured on May 28, 2022
Marcelo confirms Real Madrid departure after Champions League final
Experienced defender Marcelo confirms that he will leave Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of June.
May 29, 09:57
 Suppoters and riot police pictured outside the Stade de France before the Champions League final on May 28, 2022
Sky Sports reporters tear-gassed before Champions League final
Sky Sports News reporter Kaveh Solhekol was tear-gassed along with his crew members before Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
May 28, 23:43
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on May 28, 2022
Jurgen Klopp insists that Liverpool will "come again"
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that his side will again be fighting for the major trophies next season following their Champions League disappointment.
May 28, 23:30
 Suppoters and riot police pictured outside the Stade de France before the Champions League final on May 28, 2022
UEFA blames fans with "fake tickets" for Champions League delay
UEFA blame fans in the Liverpool end with "fake tickets" as the reason for delays in Saturday's Champions League final at the Stade de France.
May 28, 23:26
 Real Madrid's Gareth Bale pictured on February 12, 2022
Gareth Bale becomes first British player to win five Champions League titles
Gareth Bale becomes the first British player to win the Champions League on five occasions, with Real Madrid beating Liverpool in Saturday's final.
May 28, 23:15
 Liverpool players look dejected after losing the Champions League final on May 28, 2022
Michael Owen: 'Liverpool are still the best team in Europe'
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen claims that the Reds are still the best team in Europe after their 1-0 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
May 28, 23:13
 Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on May 28, 2022
Thibaut Courtois calls for more respect after starring in Champions League final
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois says that he 'needed to win a final for his career' after starring against Liverpool in the Champions League.
May 28, 23:02
 Suppoters and riot police pictured outside the Stade de France before the Champions League final on May 28, 2022
Liverpool condemn "unacceptable" scenes outside Stade de France
Liverpool request a formal investigation into the "unacceptable" scenes of unrest outside the Stade de France before Saturday's Champions League final with Real Madrid.
May 28, 23:02
 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts on March 5, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti: 'We deserved to win the Champions League'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti claims that his side "deserved" to win the Champions League this season.
May 28, 22:50
 Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti poses with the Champions League trophy on May 25, 2014
Carlo Ancelotti creates Champions League history with final win
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti becomes the first manager to win the Champions League on four separate occasions.
May 28, 22:38

The Match

Match Report

Real Madrid win the European Cup for a 14th time courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Liverpool at the Stade de France, with Vinicius Junior scoring the only goal.

Team News

Liverpool duo Thiago Alcantara and Fabinho both start against Real Madrid in the Champions League final at the Stade de France.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Saturday's Champions League final with Liverpool.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Champions League final with Liverpool.

Form, Standings, Stats

Liverpool

Last Six:
Last Game: Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid
Saturday, May 28 at 8.36pm in Champions League
Next Game: Liverpool vs. Man City
Saturday, July 30 at 5pm in Community Shield

Real Madrid

Last Six:
Last Game: Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid
Saturday, May 28 at 8.36pm in Champions League
Next Game: Real Madrid vs. Frankfurt
Wednesday, August 10 at 8pm in UEFA Super Cup

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Liverpool win with a probability of 50%. A win for Real Madrid had a probability of 25.83% and a draw had a probability of 24.2%.

The most likely scoreline for a Liverpool win was 1-0 with a probability of 10.04%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (9.59%) and 2-0 (8.43%). The likeliest Real Madrid win was 0-1 (6.81%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (11.42%). The actual scoreline of 0-1 was predicted with a 6.8% likelihood.

Result
LiverpoolDrawReal Madrid
50% (0.057000000000002 0.06) 24.17% (-0.041 -0.04) 25.83% (-0.016999999999999 -0.02)
Both teams to score 55.25% (0.123 0.12)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
53.43% (0.169 0.17)46.57% (-0.16999999999999 -0.17)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
31.16% (0.16 0.16)68.84% (-0.15900000000001 -0.16)
Liverpool Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
81.33% (0.087999999999994 0.09)18.67% (-0.088000000000001 -0.09)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
49.99% (0.14700000000001 0.15)50% (-0.148 -0.15)
Real Madrid Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
67.94% (0.077999999999989 0.08)32.06% (-0.078000000000003 -0.08)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
31.47% (0.088000000000001 0.09)68.53% (-0.087999999999994 -0.09)
Score Analysis
    Liverpool 49.99%
    Real Madrid 25.83%
    Draw 24.17%
LiverpoolDrawReal Madrid
1-0 @ 10.04% (-0.040000000000001 -0.04)
2-1 @ 9.59% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)
2-0 @ 8.43% (-0.013 -0.01)
3-1 @ 5.36% (0.018 0.02)
3-0 @ 4.72% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)
3-2 @ 3.05% (0.017 0.02)
4-1 @ 2.25% (0.015 0.01)
4-0 @ 1.98% (0.008 0.01)
4-2 @ 1.28% (0.011 0.01)
Other @ 3.3%
Total : 49.99%
1-1 @ 11.42% (-0.029999999999999 -0.03)
0-0 @ 5.99% (-0.043 -0.04)
2-2 @ 5.45% (0.015 0.01)
3-3 @ 1.16% (0.0090000000000001 0.01)
Other @ 0.15%
Total : 24.17%
0-1 @ 6.81% (-0.034 -0.03)
1-2 @ 6.5%
0-2 @ 3.87% (-0.011 -0.01)
1-3 @ 2.47% (0.0049999999999999 0)
2-3 @ 2.07% (0.01 0.01)
0-3 @ 1.47% (-0.00099999999999989 -0)
Other @ 2.64%
Total : 25.83%

How you voted: Liverpool vs Real Madrid

Liverpool
56.3%
Real Madrid
43.7%
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Head to Head
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3-1
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Real Madrid
1-0
Liverpool
> Match Report
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Group B
Liverpool
0-3
Real Madrid
> Match Report
Build-up
Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun (R) celebrates his goal during their Champions League soccer match against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid February 25, 2009
Five most memorable goals between Liverpool and Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at the five most memorable goals between Liverpool and Real Madrid ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.
May 28, 09:43
 Real Madrid defender Marcelo pictured in November 2021
Marcelo coy on Real Madrid future ahead of Champions League final
Marcelo addresses his future at Real Madrid ahead of Saturday's Champions League final with Liverpool.
May 27, 20:43
 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts on March 5, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti declares Real Madrid fully fit for Champions League final
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti reveals that he has a full squad for Saturday's Champions League final with Liverpool.
May 27, 20:25
 Vinicius Junior in action for Real Madrid in October 2021
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Luis Diaz or Vinicius Junior?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better forward - Luis Diaz or Vinicius Junior.
May 27, 13:00
 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their third goal on April 26, 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Sadio Mane or Karim Benzema?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better striker - Sadio Mane or Karim Benzema.
May 27, 12:30
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah holding the Premier League Playmaker and Golden Boot winner trophies after the match on May 22, 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Mohamed Salah or Federico Valverde?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better forward - Mohamed Salah or Federico Valverde.
May 27, 12:00
 Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos pictured on November 6, 2021
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Thiago Alcantara or Toni Kroos?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better midfielder - Thiago Alcantara or Toni Kroos.
May 27, 11:30
 Real Madrid's Casemiro celebrates after winning LaLiga in April 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Fabinho or Casemiro?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better midfielder - Fabinho or Casemiro.
May 27, 11:00
 Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on March 9, 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Jordan Henderson or Luka Modric?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better midfielder - Jordan Henderson or Luka Modric.
May 27, 10:30
 Andy Robertson celebrates scoring for Liverpool in April 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Andrew Robertson or Ferland Mendy?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better left-back - Andrew Robertson or Ferland Mendy?
May 27, 10:00
 Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool on February 23, 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Virgil van Dijk or David Alaba?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better centre-back - Virgil van Dijk or David Alaba?
May 27, 09:30
 Real Madrid's Eder Militao during the warm up before the match in May 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Ibrahima Konate or Eder Militao?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better centre-back - Ibrahima Konate or Eder Militao?
May 27, 09:00
 Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their third goal on December 16, 2021
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Trent Alexander-Arnold or Dani Carvajal?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better right-back - Trent Alexander-Arnold or Dani Carvajal.
May 27, 08:30
 Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker celebrates saving a penalty against Chelsea in the 2022 FA Cup final.
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid player duels: Alisson or Thibaut Courtois?
Ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, the Sports Mole team discuss who is the better goalkeeper - Alisson Becker or Thibaut Courtois?
May 27, 08:00
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their fourth goal on April 19, 2022
Mohamed Salah looking to equal Ruud van Nistelrooy, Thierry Henry records in Champions League final
Mohamed Salah will be looking to equal records set by Ruud van Nistelrooy and Thierry Henry when his Liverpool side lock horns with Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday night.
May 26, 23:12
 Liverpool players celebrate Fabinho's goal against Villarreal in the Champions League on May 3, 2022
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid: Who will win the Champions League final?
The Sports Mole team discuss who they believe will win Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid in Paris.
May 26, 19:32
 David Alaba celebrates scoring for Real Madrid in October 2021
Carlo Ancelotti names Real Madrid squad for Champions League final
David Alaba and Gareth Bale are both in the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's Champions League final in Paris.
May 26, 16:15
 Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool in May 14, 2022
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold set to break Champions League record in final
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold could become the youngest player in history to start three Champions League finals when his side take on Real Madrid on Saturday.
May 26, 12:26
 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their third goal with their fans and teammates on May 4, 2022
How Real Madrid could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Saturday's Champions League final with Liverpool.
May 26, 10:53
 Thiago Alcantara warms up for Liverpool on May 22, 2022
How Liverpool could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Saturday's Champions League final with Real Madrid.
May 26, 10:43
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their second goal with Karim Benzema on January 8, 2022
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
May 26, 10:07
 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their third goal on March 9, 2022
Karim Benzema looking to break Cristiano Ronaldo goalscoring record in Champions League final
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will be bidding to break Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring record for a single Champions League season against Liverpool in Saturday's final.
May 26, 09:39
 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on March 20, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti out to create Champions League history in final against Liverpool
Carlo Ancelotti will be bidding to win the Champions League for the fourth time as manager when Real Madrid face Liverpool in the final.
May 26, 09:18
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp lifts the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2019
Jurgen Klopp's previous Champions League finals
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, Sports Mole takes a look at Jurgen Klopp's previous finals as a manager in the competition.
May 25, 23:24
 Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti poses with the Champions League trophy on May 25, 2014
Carlo Ancelotti's previous Champions League finals
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool, Sports Mole takes a look at Carlo Ancelotti's previous finals as a manager in the competition.
May 25, 22:57
 Thiago Alcantara warms up for Liverpool on May 22, 2022
Jurgen Klopp expects Liverpool's Thiago to be fit for Champions League final
Manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara should be fit for Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid.
May 25, 18:37
 Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema scoring against Chelsea in the Champions League on April 12, 2022
Real Madrid's road to the Champions League final
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Real Madrid's route to the 2022 Champions League final.
May 25, 15:52
 Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool on April 27, 2022
Mohamed Salah: 'I am staying at Liverpool next season'
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah confirms that he will not be leaving the club this summer ahead of the expiry of his current contract in 2023.
May 25, 15:45
 Liverpool players celebrate Fabinho's goal against Villarreal in the Champions League on May 3, 2022
Liverpool's road to the Champions League final
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's route to the 2022 Champions League final.
May 25, 15:28
 Sergio Ramos takes out Mohamed Salah during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
A look back at the two previous Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Champions League finals
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final, Sports Mole takes a look back at the previous two meetings between Liverpool and Real Madrid in this showpiece event.
May 25, 15:11
 Thiago Alcantara warms up for Liverpool on May 22, 2022
Thiago Alcantara misses Liverpool training ahead of Champions League final
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara misses training ahead of Saturday's Champions League final with Real Madrid, but Fabinho is present with the squad.
May 25, 13:19
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Real Madrid's past Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's past Champions League finals ahead of Saturday's showdown with Liverpool.
May 25, 10:02
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Liverpool's past Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Liverpool's previous Champions League finals ahead of Saturday's showdown with Real Madrid.
May 25, 09:52
 Real Madrid's Marco Asensio in action with Liverpool's James Milner in the Champions League on April 14, 2021
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid head-to-head record
Sports Mole takes a look at Liverpool and Real Madrid's head-to-head record ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.
May 25, 09:45
 David Alaba celebrates scoring for Real Madrid in October 2021
Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole rounds up all of Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Champions League final with Liverpool.
May 25, 07:31
 Thiago Alcantara warms up for Liverpool on May 22, 2022
Liverpool team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Champions League final with Real Madrid.
May 25, 07:23
 Thiago Alcantara warms up for Liverpool on May 22, 2022
Jurgen Klopp expects Thiago Alcantara to miss Champions League final
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that Thiago Alcantara is likely to miss the Champions League final with the Achilles injury that he picked up against Wolves.
May 23, 14:52
 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on March 20, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti already knows Real Madrid XI for Champions League final
Carlo Ancelotti suggests that he has already decided on his Real Madrid XI for the Champions League final against Liverpool on May 28.
May 19, 23:29
 David Alaba celebrates scoring for Real Madrid in October 2021
Real Madrid's David Alaba 'passed fit for Champions League final'
Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be available for the Champions League final against Liverpool.
May 18, 09:19
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with Fabinho as he is substituted on May 10, 2022
Jurgen Klopp confirms Fabinho will return for Champions League final
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms that Fabinho will recover from a hamstring injury in time to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final on May 28.
May 13, 12:50
 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with Fabinho as he is substituted on May 10, 2022
Liverpool 'hope Fabinho will be fit for Champions League final'
Liverpool are reportedly hopeful that Fabinho will recover from a hamstring injury in time for the Champions League final with Real Madrid on May 28.
May 12, 15:44
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2Chelsea17105237191835
3Arsenal1796234161833
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest179442319431
5Bournemouth178452721628
6Aston Villa178452626028
7Manchester CityMan City178362925427
8Newcastle UnitedNewcastle177552721626
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10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton176742726125
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12Brentford177283232023
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15Everton163761421-716
16Crystal Palace173771826-816
17Leicester CityLeicester173592137-1614
18Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1733112740-1312
19Ipswich TownIpswich172691632-1612
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