The ongoing final Champions League Match between Real Madrid and Liverpool is currently happening at Ukraine, check out some updates below:
45 mins:' WIDE! Benzema is starting to become a key figure in the match and he plays a brilliant floating cross over the defence to Nacho, who volleys into the side netting.
45 mins:' WIDE! Benzema is starting to become a key figure in the match and he plays a brilliant floating cross over the defence to Nacho, who volleys into the side netting.
41 mins: Still goalless, still not really any clear-cut chances created by either side. Many predicted a high-scoring affair but it seems that this game could be decided by just a single moment of magic.
39 mins: You have to feel for Salah and Carvajal, particularly in a World Cup year, and the Spain defender has been here before. Two years ago in the final against Atletico Madrid, he was also forced off injured in the first period.
36 mins: Now it's Real Madrid's turn for concern as Carvajal is down in tears and looks like he'll also be forced off.
34 mins: STAT: The substituted Salah has scored 33% of Liverpool's goals in all competitions this season before this match (44/134).
32 mins: Crucial period for Liverpool now until the interval as they need to ensure their heads don't drop after losing Salah. The fans haven't lost their voice though, booing Ramos for the part he played in Salah's injury.
30 mins: Heartbreaking for Salah as he leaves the field in tears and has his place taken by Lallana.
29 mins: Really worrying signs for Salah again following a corner for Liverpool as the Egypt ace is down once again. It doesn't look good at all.
27 mins: Massive sigh of relief as Salah is back on the field, though he doesn't look fully comfortable just yet but is able to continue.
25 mins: Concern for Liverpool and indeed Egypt as Salah is down in a heap after a strong challenge from Ramos. He's holding his shoulder and will receive treatment but he looks to be in some pain.
23 min: SAVE! Almost a moment to savour for Alexander-Arnold, who drives a fierce shot through the defence but cannot beat the Costa Rica goalkeeper.
22 min: Since all that early Liverpool pressure, it's been Real Madrid controlling the tempo of the match. There's still not been too many chances created in the game though, with the majority of the play coming in the central part of the field.
20 min: STAT: Cristiano Ronaldo is playing his 6th European Cup/Champions League final - only 3 players have appeared in more (8 Paolo Maldini, 8 Paco Gento, 7 Alfredo Di Stéfano).
18 min: Carvajal rather bizarrely puts the ball behind for a Liverpool corner after trying to play a long ball back to Ramos and it's Salah who trots across to take. Navas fails to get there in the middle but Van Dijk can only header over the bar.
It's not just in Kiev that Champions League fever has struck:
Watching at the Santiago Bernabéu. Eight big screens in the centre of the pitch and the stadium close to full (of madridistas, naturally). #UCLfinal #ChampionsLeagueFinal #RealMadrid
16 min: First defensive mistake from Liverpool sees Ronaldo unleashed down the right and, despite the tight angle, he goes for goal. It whistles over the top of the bar and doesn't provide any threat to Karius.
15 min: Ronaldo and Salah are the two players who've dominated the discussions this week but we're yet to see much from either of the pair.
13 min: A better period of possession for Real Madrid, as they knock the ball around in midfield. Liverpool are more than happy to allow that to happen though, as they drop back to block any room to potentially break into.
11 min: Zidane's side patient when they get the ball, whereas Liverpool are looking to immediately hit to exploit any space. With full-backs flying forward for both sides, it could be the wide areas where the best opportunities are crafted.
9 min: Real Madrid are struggling to cope with Liverpool's high press at the moment and Zidane's side cannot play their way out of the defence. It remains to be seen whether the Reds can make their early pressure count.
7 min: Varane again needing to intervene in defence as Firmino looks to thread a ball through to Mane and it looked dangerous, providing further encouragement for the English side.
6 min: A free-kick in a decent position for Liverpool is taken by Milner, who cuts it back to Salah but Modric is quick to close down the Egypt ace and block his attempt.
4 min: Liverpool stretching Real Madrid again as Alexander-Arnold plays a low cross into the box that Varane is forced to fire into touch. Klopp will be thrilled by the start from his side.
2 min: Real Madrid have the game's first threatening attack, as Karius charges off his line to punch the ball away ahead of Isco. The offside flag is raised but the Germany stopper wasn't to know.
1 min: We're off! Liverpool straight onto the attack as the Champions League final gets underway.
Source: Goal.com
Source: Goal.com
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