Champions League final: Real Madrid win trophy for third consecutive year

Real Madrid have clinched the Champions League for a third consecutive year.

The LaLiga giants beat Liverpool 3-1 in Saturday’s final in Kiev, to retain the trophy again.

Both teams lost players in a goalless first half, with Mohammed Salah and Dani Carvajal going off injured.

Karim Benzema pounced on Karius’ mistake to open scoring in the second half, before Sadio Mane equalized from a set piece.

Zinedine Zidane’s decision to introduce Gareth Bale proved to be a masterstroke, as the Welshman netted twice after coming on for Isco