The 2018 UEFA Champions League final took place on May 26, 2018, at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kyiv, Ukraine. It was a thrilling encounter between two European giants, Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Real Madrid won the match 3-1, securing their 13th European title. The game featured dramatic moments, including two key errors from Liverpool’s goalkeeper Loris Karius. The first mistake led to a goal by Karim Benzema, and the second allowed a long-range shot by Gareth Bale to slip through his hands. Bale later scored an unforgettable overhead kick, which is considered one of the greatest goals in Champions League final history.
Sadio Mané scored Liverpool’s only goal, making it 1-1 at one point, but Real Madrid proved too strong, and the match ended in their favor. The victory also marked the third consecutive Champions League title for Real Madrid under coach Zinedine Zidane.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored in the previous finals, hinted at leaving the club after this victory, and soon after, he transferred to Juventus. The match is also memorable for marking the end of Ronaldo's remarkable tenure at Real Madrid.
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