Where is champions league final 2018

The whole emphasis of the final shifted as Salah slumped to the turf for a second time after realising he could not carry on with the shoulder injury sustained in the tangle with Ramos.

Liverpool had started well and Real's deep defending hinted at the apprehension they were felt faced with the attacking trio of Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane. As Salah left the pitch, inconsolable and in tears, even Liverpool's fans were temporarily hushed and it was clear Real had suddenly been given fresh impetus. It will be the great unknown as to what might have happened had Salah stayed on but there is no question his departure was a savage blow to Liverpool and a lift for Real Madrid.

Bale's Real Madrid future has been under constant scrutiny this season - a quirk at a club that lives by its own rules. The Welshman did not even make the starting line-up here and only emerged just after the hour - but within two minutes he scored one of the great Champions League goals, an overhead kick that was a triumph of athleticism and technique, and begged the question as to how Real could even contemplate life without him.

As for Bale's second goal, make no mistake - when he took on that long-range shot, he would have been street-smart enough to know Karius was living on his nerves after his earlier error. Bale delivered a reminder, if it were needed that he remains a world-class player.

It may just have been an expensive night for suitors such as Manchester United as his display here will have added millions to any potential transfer fee. When asked about his future after the game, Bale told BT Sport: "I need to be playing week in, week out and that has not happened this season. I have to sit down with my agent in the summer and discuss it. Zinedine Zidane has joined Liverpool's Bob Paisley and his Real Madrid predecessor Carlo Ancelotti in the elite ranks of managers to win this tournament three times - but added extra gloss by becoming the first to win it in three successive seasons.

Zidane has often been damned with faint praise about his abilities and record, despite his Champions League invincibility, by those who claim he simply keeps an outstanding team on track but he makes a nonsense of that with his tactical approach, handling of world-class players and world-class egos and a very happy knack of making decisive substitutions. Three Champions League wins in three seasons ends all argument about his greatness as a coach. He is in charge of a team who know how to get the job done.

To lift three Champions League trophies with this club, this team is magnificent. We don't quite realise what we have achieved yet. We had a complicated season but to finish with this makes us really happy. This is the status of this club. It is a legendary club, one that has won 13 Champions Leagues and I am happy to be a part of its history too. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "The plan is only to play to win, nothing else, not a lot to say. We started well and played exactly like we wanted to.

We had to run and work, we did that and half-time came. What can I say about the goals? We scored one, they scored three. Formation Match ends, Real Madrid 3, Liverpool 1.

Second Half ends, Real Madrid 3, Liverpool 1. Foul by Marco Asensio Real Madrid. Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Virgil van Dijk. Toni Kroos Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Virgil van Dijk Liverpool. Attempt blocked. Adam Lallana Liverpool left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Foul by Nacho Real Madrid.

Substitution, Real Madrid. Marco Asensio replaces Karim Benzema. Nacho Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Roberto Firmino Liverpool. Foul by Marcelo Real Madrid. Georginio Wijnaldum Liverpool wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Conceded by Dejan Lovren. Real Madrid 3, Liverpool 1. Gareth Bale Real Madrid left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner.

Assisted by Marcelo. Substitution, Liverpool. Emre Can replaces James Milner. These comments are now closed. Liverpool keeper Loris Karius says he is "infinitely sorry" after his two mistakes helped Real Madrid beat the Reds in the Champions League final.

Gareth Bale scored a goal that has been described as so difficult it was "illegal", but was it the best Champions League final strike ever? Goalkeeping errors, devastating injuries and that overhead kick - here's how social media reacted to the Champions League final. We want you to pick the best 11 players from this season's Champions League - here's your most popular XI so far. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football.

Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Line-ups Match Stats Live Text. Line-ups Real Madrid Formation 1 Navas. Category 1 seats are located centrally, on either side of the pitch, while Category 2 seats are mainly on the sides of the main and opposite stands.

Category 3 seats are behind the goals and Category 4 seats are also behind the goals, but in the upper and lower tiers.

As well as the four categories, UEFA also offers an 'accessibility package', which is designed for wheelchair and easy access. A 'youth package' is also available for one adult and one child under the age of According to UEFA, the remaining 22, tickets will be distributed among the local organising committee, commercial partners and broadcasters, as well as UEFA and national associations. Register here. The Merseyside club, who have won the European Cup five times, beat AS Roma on aggregate in the semi-finals to advance to a showpiece clash against holders Real Madrid.

Real edged past Bayern Munich in the semis, are hunting a hat-trick of Champions League triumphs after winning the competition in both and A Bernabeu brace from Karim Benzema was enough as Real just about beat Bayern over two semi-final legs. Bayern were much improved after a disappointing first-leg defeat, but a draw in Madrid ensured Zinedine Zidane's men reached their third final in three years. The stadium previously hosted the Euro final and holds a maximum capacity of 63, - the second largest in eastern Europe.

Full details of how Liverpool fans can buy tickets for the final are on the Anfield club's website here.