Real Madrid Wins 14th European Title Over Favored Liverpool 1–0

Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo (C) lifts the The Champions League trophy after Madrid's victory in the UEFA Champions League final football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 28, 2022. Franck Fife/Getty Images

Real Madrid lifted their 14th European Cup on Saturday at Stade de France in Paris, edging Liverpool 1–0 with tremendous world-class goalkeeping by Thibaut Courtois and a goal by Vinícius Júnior in the 59th minute assisted by Federico Valverde.

Madrid’s 14th Euro Championship, eight in the “UEFA Champions League” era, doubling that of the next closest winner AC Milan with seven.