Match report
Real Madrid Defeats Liverpool 1-0 in UEFA Champions League Final
Liverpool
0–1
FT
Real Madrid
May 28, 2022
Real Madrid secured another title in the UEFA Champions League by narrowly defeating Liverpool 1-0. The decisive moment came when Vinicius Junior found the back of the net after an assist from F. Valverde, sealing Real's victory and leaving Liverpool grappling with a defeat.
Key Facts
- • Real Madrid secured the win with a goal by Vinicius Junior in the 59th minute.
- • Fabinho of Liverpool received a yellow card for a foul in the 62nd minute.
- • Liverpool made several substitutions including L. Díaz replacing Diogo Jota, Thiago Alcántara taking over from Roberto Firmino, and J. Henderson coming on for N. Keita.
- • Real Madrid's substitutes included E. Camavinga, Rodrygo, and D. Ceballos.
Lineups
Liverpool
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson (G)
- 4 V. van Dijk (D)
- 26 A. Robertson (D)
- 66 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
- 5 I. Konaté (D)
- 14 J. Henderson (M)
- 6 Thiago Alcântara (M)
- 3 Fabinho (M)
- 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
- 10 S. Mané (F)
- 23 L. Díaz (F)
Substitutes
- 20 Diogo Jota
- 9 Roberto Firmino
- 8 N. Keïta
- 32 J. Matip
- 12 J. Gomez
- 17 C. Jones
- 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
- 67 H. Elliott
- 62 C. Kelleher
- 21 K. Tsimikas
- 18 T. Minamino
- 7 J. Milner
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 4 D. Alaba (D)
- 2 Carvajal (D)
- 23 F. Mendy (D)
- 3 Éder Militão (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 8 T. Kroos (M)
- 14 Casemiro (M)
- 15 F. Valverde (F)
- 9 K. Benzema (F)
- 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes
- 25 E. Camavinga
- 21 Rodrygo
- 19 Dani Ceballos
- 12 Marcelo
- 11 Asensio
- 13 A. Lunin
- 22 Isco
- 6 Nacho
- 7 E. Hazard
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 18 G. Bale
- 24 M. Díaz
Timeline
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59' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalVinicius Junior · Assist: F. Valverde
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62' Liverpool Card · Yellow CardFabinho
Foul
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65' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Díaz · On: Diogo Jota
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77' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2Off: Thiago Alcântara · On: Roberto Firmino
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77' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Henderson · On: N. Keita
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85' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Valverde · On: E. Camavinga
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90'+3 Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Rodrygo
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90' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Modrić · On: D. Ceballos
Match Stats
| Stat | Liverpool | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 7 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 24 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 592 | 514 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 9 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Accurate Passes | 524 | 425 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 9 |
| Shots Outside Box | 9 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Vinicius Junior's goal in the 59th minute marked a turning point as it gave Real Madrid the lead they would not relinquish.
- ▸ The yellow card issued to Fabinho of Liverpool likely disrupted their rhythm and provided Real Madrid with an advantage.