WHAT A GAME! After weeks of speculation, anticipation and analysis from pundits everywhere, Real Madrid — The Champions of Europe — have hit back at their critics to claim their thirteenth title.

Liverpool started the game fantastically. In the first 20 minutes or so, there was certain kind of tension and fear created by Liverpool’s insane press. The Scousers managed to snuff out Madrid’s very few attacks and more importantly, they prevented them from building up from the back — Los Blancos had little breathing room in these early minutes of the game. Unfortunately, they couldn't snatch a goal from the defending champions to put themselves ahead.

However, things took a sour turn after the inuries. The first casualty of the game: Mo Salah. They Egyptian Kings’ departure had a detrimental effect on the team, almost de-fanging the team. Liverpool lost a lot danger in the right flank, this allowing Marcelo extra breathing space to operate in the left wing. In the second quarter of the game, Liverpool eased their foot off the gas and allowed the Galacticos to grab the game by the scruff of its neck. The second casualty of the game: Dani Carvajal, then replaced by Mr. Versatility himself, Nacho Fernandez. An emotional game for both players, who were visibly distraught — with the Champions League and their World Cup campaign in jeapordy.

Los Blancos ended the first half well and began the second half on a high, with Karim Benzema pouncing on a dreadful mistake by the keeper, and slotted the ball home with his cat-like reflexes. The whole world shocked by this bizarre occurrence, but fear not as 4 minutes later Sadio Mané cooly blitz past Keylor Navas — this reigniting Liverpool’s press and the desire to put the game to bed.