Benzema's heroics secure Real Madrid's 14th European title
Real Madrid became the first team to win the Champions League five times in the space of nine seasons as they beat Liverpool 1-0 in Paris on Saturday.
### Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game in the 59th minute, finishing off a move which started with a mistake from Liverpool goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Real Madrid were worthy winners, having created the better chances throughout the game. Liverpool had their moments, but they were unable to find a way past Courtois, who produced a number of excellent saves. The victory was Real Madrid's 14th European Cup, and it moved them one clear of AC Milan in the all-time standings. It was also Carlo Ancelotti's fourth Champions League title as a manager, making him the most successful coach in the competition's history.
Here are some of the key moments from the game:
* Vinicius Junior scored the only goal of the game in the 59th minute, finishing off a move which started with a mistake from Liverpool goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. * Karim Benzema thought he had given Real Madrid the lead in the 43rd minute, but his goal was ruled out for offside. * Liverpool had a number of chances to equalize in the second half, but they were unable to find a way past Courtois. * Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made a number of excellent saves to keep Liverpool at bay. * Real Madrid held on to their 1-0 lead in the closing stages to secure their 14th European Cup.
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