Champions League final reaction: Real complete incredible run | Liverpool denied by Courtois | Pre-match chaos

Published: May 29, 2022, 12:05 a.m.

b'On the Essential Football podcast we react to Real Madrid\\u2019s Champions League final win over Liverpool, which came courtesy of Vinicius Jnr\\u2019s second half goal. But that\\u2019s only part of the story on a dramatic night. Peter Smith is joined by Sky Sports\\u2019 Nick Wright and Adam Bate from inside the Stade de France to dissect the big talking points.

The panel reflect on the twists and turns on the pitch, picking out the standout performers and fine margins which swung it the Spanish side\\u2019s way, and also discuss the off-field issues, which saw Liverpool supporters struggle to get into the stadium and the match delayed by 37 minutes.

We also analyse what this result means for how Liverpool\\u2019s season as a whole will be assessed \\u2013 and how they bounce back from this disappointment in 2022/23.'