Ronaldo and Sadio Mane console the very emotional winger, who was replaced by Adam Lallana after 31 minutes                                                                                                          There was nothing spectacular, nor enthralling. But the damage was enormous.

Karius raged, Jordan Henderson protested to the referee. But really there was nothing to be said. Benzema's foot wasn't especially high and he wasn't even that close. It was an awful mistake, plain and simple, made in front of the world. A groan of sympathy echoed around the ground as the replay was shown.

                                                                                         Sadio Mane levelled the scoring at 1-1 in the 55th minute after tapping home following a header from Dejan Lovren                                                                                                                                                         Liverpool had by far the better of the game's opening. On 11 minutes, a Salah flick and cushioned header by Roberto Firmino allowed Terence Alexander-Arnold to sprint through on goal which required Keylor Navas to race from his line to smother.

When Dani Carvajal sent an attempted cross field pass straight out for a corner on 17 minutes, it seemed to represent the minor panic induced in Real Madrid by Liverpool's sheer ferocity. From the corner, Virgil van Dijk headed just over. Better would follow on 22 minutes, when Firmino's shot was deflected into the path of Alexander-Arnold. His strike, firm and low, forced a fine save from Navas.

                                                                                      The first goal he conceded was comically awful, bowling the ball out directly into Benzema's out-stretched leg. The second was as bad, allowing Bale's speculative shot from thirty yards, aimed directly at him, to slide through his hands and into the net. You could not feel anything except enormous sympathy for him. It was the kind of night from which only the strongest recover.

Zinedine Zidane left out Gareth Bale, opting for the more subtle creativity of Isco, a bitter blow for the Welshman after his recent run of fine form. However, initially, it would make little difference to the balance of the game for Real Madrid were subject to as sustained assault of harrying and hustling from an eager Liverpool side as you are likely to see.

We knew Liverpool would apply a high-octane approach from the start. Call it 'big balls football' or 'heavy metal' but Jurgen Klopp is all or nothing. As such, you imagined Real Madrid would be prepared. Yet they looked aghast. It was like watching footballing aristocracy being asked to mix with the hoi polloi, classic musical concert goers being confronted by Iron Maiden. Here was Sadio Mané robbing Cristiano Ronaldo; there was James Milner tearing into Casemiro, targeted by Liverpool at every turn. It was quite something to see a team as accomplished as Real Madrid quite so firmly on the back foot.

                                                                                         

            Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool                      Real Madrid, don't indulge romantic whims. They win trophies. A thirteenth European Cup goes their away. From the moment Mohamed Salah was crushed by the weight of Sergio Ramos, whose strong arm gripped the Egyptian, forcing him to fall unnaturally, and clutch his shoulder, that seemed most likely. Salah departed, sobbing and injured, on 28 minutes. And though Liverpool did so such thing, fighting gamely, you sensed a moment passing.

                                                                                                Boss Jurgen Klopp watched on as his players took part in a light training session 

Liverpool took to the training pitch at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on Friday for the last time before facing off against Real Madrid as they bid to win their sixth European Cup.

Despite the gravity of the task at hand, the atmosphere in the Liverpool camp appeared relaxed as underwent their final training session.The Liverpool players mainly focused on fitness exercises before moving on to ball-related drills to finish it off.

                                                                                           Real Madrid's stars have arrived in the Ukrainian capital ahead of Saturday's final

Real Madrid stars have arrived in Kiev ahead of the Champions League final against Liverpool on Saturday night.All players and Zidane conformed to the team dress code of navy blue suits with cut off ties and looked the part ahead of Saturday night's showpiece.

Jurgen Klopp's side arrived earlier in the day and looked in high spirits as they touched down. They were greeted by supporters outside the team hotel in the city centre.

                                                                                         

• Unai Emery was unveiled as the brand new Arsenal manager on Wednesday                      Unai Emery has only just started his Arsenal reign but he seems to already be taking some tips from his predecessor.
  And he also seems to have decided to place himself in Wenger's shoes — at least judging by his choice of photoshoot locations and poses.Emery copied Wenger by taking a seat in the stands at the Emirates and stretching his arms across a series of them.
  That is the same pose that Wenger pulled off when he was taking his final look around the stadium that his efforts helped build before his departure.

                                                                                                         Liverpool landed in Kiev on Thursday evening ahead of facing Real Madrid

Liverpool have arrived in Kiev as they reach the finishing stretch of their preparations for the biggest game of their season at the weekend.Midfielder Emre Can has been included in the club's 24-man squad for this weekend's big game.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Andres Iniesta was unveiled at a press  conference in Japan on Thursday                                                                 Andres Iniesta's move to Japanese club Vissel Kobe has been confirmed.

Iniesta appeared before a packed press conference in Tokyo on Thursday along with Kobe's billionaire owner Hiroshi Mikitani.Mikitani is also the CEO of Barcelona's main sponsor Rakuten, a Japanese online retailer.

                                                                                                 Liverpool face holders Real Madrid in the Champions League final in Kiev on Saturday evening.
The players had earlier driven themselves to Melwood, where they dropped their cars off and boarded a coach to the airport wearing trendy training gear.There were smiles from some of the club's star men ahead of what is likely to be the biggest game in many of their careers. 

                                                                                                            

                 Real Madrid in Kiev

                                                                                                                                                              Real Madrid's stars have set off for the Champions League final in Kiev, looking sharp in team issue suits. A number of players posted pictures on their social media before boarding their flight to the Ukrainian

                             

10 Incredible Facts About Aubameyang You Never Took Serious

Pierre Emerick Emiliano Francois Aubemeyang hit the news in the football world as one of Arsenal’s biggest signings and a bit of controversy as he is immediately handed the legendary ’14’ shirt worn previously by Thierry Henry and Theo Walcott still there are some things about this new kid on the block that you never took serious

1 He shares the same name ‘Pierre’ with his father also a football player who captained the Gabonese national team

2 He was loaned to four French clubs though beginning his career at AC Milan

3 Auba as he is popularly called became the first Gabonese ever to win the African Footballer of The Year Award

      Cristiano Ronaldo is looking to secure an incredible fifth European Cup triumph
                                 

Ronaldo is top scorer in the Champions League for a remarkable sixth year in a row, with 15 goals in 12 games in this season's competition. 

If he hits the net against Liverpool on Saturday in Kiev, he will become the first ever player to score in four European Cup finals since the tournament became the Champions League.

                          Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri is nearing his                               switch to become Chelsea boss                        
                                                                                                      Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri is nearing his move to Chelsea after he left the club. Sarri's deal at the Stadio San Paolo was set to expire in 2020, but Napoli had been attempting to renegotiate the terms since midway through the season.

However, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis dropped a huge hint that Sarri had already left the club after posting what appeared to be a farewell message on his official Twitter channel on Wednesday afternoon.

The 34-year-old midfielder called time on his 22-year association with the Catalan giants after lifting the title
                                                                          Andres Iniesta, calling time on his Barcelona career after 22-years of service, took to the centre circle for one final moment of reflection within the surroundings of the coliseum he knows so well.

Earlier, the stadium DJ, who had spent ten minutes following the final whistle drowning out the Barcelona supporters, finally fell silent and the microphone was at last passed to the man of a million passes. Iniesta was in tears as a video of his greatest moments played on various screens around the Camp Nou stadium he has graced for 15 seasons.

     Unai Emery Praises Arsene Wenger's       Legacy in First Comments as        Arsenal Manager                                                                                                                     Newly appointed Arsenal manager Unai Emery has thanked previous boss Arsene Wenger for the legacy that he left with the Gunners during his 22-year reign in north London. The Spaniard's position with the Premier League giants was officially announced on Wednesday morning, and Emery has explained his decision to come to the Premier League.

For a while, it was expected that Mikel Arteta would take the reigns at the Emirates Stadium, but Monday evening saw Emery become the front-runner, and two days later, he's the new Arsenal boss. Emery addressed his new set of fans.

“Thank you Arsene Wenger for your legacy,” he said, according to Arsenal. “For all coach in the world is a reference and learn with him.

                             Mohammed Salah Ahead of                          Champions League Final                                                                             Liverpool prepare for the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday. 
Salah joined Premier League side Chelse in 2014 but failed to make an impression before he left for Roma in August of the following year. When Salah returned to the Premier League last summer nobody expected him to have the impact that he has had, and his 32 goals in the Premier League last season shocked the footballing world. Salah has won a host of individual accolades, but a possible Champions League victory will be by far the biggest accomplishment of his career.