Real Madrid win record 14th UCL title

Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1-0 on Saturday in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final to lift their record 14th European title.

The Spanish champions now claim the double, thanks to a canny display of defensive fortitude and clinical quality when it mattered in the final third - Vinicius Jr. claiming the decisive goal. 

However, it may instead be remembered as the 'Courtois final', after the Madrid goalkeeper made a series of superb saves to keep his side in it, while their beaten opponents will rue many missed opportunities - particularly in the first half.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti becomes the most successful manager in UCL history with a fourth success in the competition - moving ahead of Zinedine Zidane and Bob Paisley in the pecking order. 

In addition, Spanish clubs have now won their past 17 European finals against non-Spanish sides, and Madrid continue an eight-game winning streak in UCL finals.