Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 on Saturday in the Champions League final to cap a storybook season manager Carlo Ancelotti dubbed \u201cunbelievable\u201d and secure their record 14th European title.<\/p>\n
After VAR denied Karim Benzema at the end of the first half, Vinicius Junior put his side ahead in the 59th minute when he slid a low cross from Federico Valverde beyond Alisson. Later, Thibaut Courtois made an important save on Mohamed Salah to preserve the narrow advantage.<\/p>\n
To win the tournament, Real Madrid toppled Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Manchester City in the knockout rounds before besting the Reds in the final.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t believe it,\u201d said manager Carlo Ancelotti to BT Sport. \u201cWe had a fantastic season. We did really well. It was a difficult game and we suffered a lot, more so in the first half. In the end, I think we deserved to win this competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re really happy. What can I say? I can\u2019t say more.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am a record man. I had luck to come here last year and have a fantastic season. A fantastic club, a really good squad with a lot of quality and mental character.\u201d<\/p>\n
Courtois was a leading story after his strong performance, which included a diving stop on Sadio Mane in addition to the late Salah save.<\/p>\n
He said he had felt disrespected ahead of the match and was happy to prove his quality.<\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday in the press conference I said that when Madrid plays finals they win,\u201d Courtois told BT Sport. \u201cI was on the good side of history.<\/p>\n
\u201cI saw a lot of tweets coming my way that I would get humbled today. It was the other way round.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday I needed to win a final for my career, for all the hard work to put respect on my name as I don\u2019t think I get enough respect, especially in England. I saw a lot of criticism even after a great season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ancelotti was in shock after the display from his starting shot-stopper.<\/p>\n
\u201cWow,\u201d he said. \u201cUnbelievable. I can\u2019t believe it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Source: Goal.com<\/p>\n
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