Real Madrid extended their record with a 14th European Cup triumph after defeating Liverpool 1-0 in a Champions League final disrupted by fan protests outside the Stade de France. The match, originally scheduled for St Petersburg, was moved to Paris following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The game faced a 36-minute delay as police used tear gas to disperse fans without tickets attempting to enter the stadium. Despite Liverpool's dominance in possession, Real capitalized on a 59th-minute breakthrough when Vinicius converted Federico Valverde's cross.
Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves throughout the match, including denying Mo Salah's header and a curling effort in the final minutes. The victory marked Carlo Ancelotti's second Champions League title with different clubs, following his 2003 success with AC Milan.
Liverpool's previous European Cup wins in Paris came in 1981 and 2018, but they were unable to overcome Real's defensive resilience. The final was the eighth consecutive Champions League title for Real, who have now won the competition four times in seven years.
