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Zapping World Eleven EXCLUDED: Édouard Mendy’s “Little Brother” interview!
Thibaut Courtois had warned at a press conference. When Real Madrid play in a Champions League final, they win it! The adage will continue and has lasted since 1981, with the 14th coronation obtained by the band of Carlo Ancelotti this Saturday evening against Liverpool, at the end of an evening rich in emotions.
After a delayed match due to organizational problems that will be talked about for a long time, the Merengues struggled to get into their match, but were able to count on an excellent Thibaut Courtois, who first made important saves before the break, facing Salah, Thiago or even Mané, with a deflected shot on the post. The people of Madrid thought they were sanctioned at the first opportunity but Karim Benzema saw his goal disallowed for a discussed offside just before the break.
Returning from the locker room, the second opportunity was good for the Merengue, Vinicius taking advantage of a perfect service from Valverde to unlock the counter at the far post (59th). The Brazilian took over from a discreet Benzema to unlock the scoreboard. Courtois did the rest with three crucial saves against Salah and another save past Alexander-Arnold. Real Madrid therefore held on to its success, which made it the king of Europe. While Karim Benzema, for his part, is heading straight for a Ballon d’Or with this new Champions League in the window!
to summarize
Real Madrid won the 14th Champions League in its history against Liverpool, carried by Vinicius and an exceptional Thibaut Courtois! Karim Benzema, for his part, remained silent but is heading straight for the Ballon d’Or!
