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Liverpool against Real Madrid ratings: Thibaut Courtois with all-time great Champions League final performance

LIVERPOOL'S season ended in misery as they lost 1-0 to Real Madrid in the Champions League final.

Vinicius Jr's 60th minute strike handed Los Blancos another European Cup to go along with their latest LaLiga title.

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Thibaut Courtois produced a masterclass performance as Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win the Champions LeagueCredit: AP

Thibaut Courtois put in an iconic performance to keep Liverpool at bay.

But who else played well for Real and the Reds?

And did anyone on either side have a shocker?

Here, SunSport's Charlie Wyett delivers his Liverpool and Madrid player ratings...

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ALISSON - 6

A mix-up with Konate for the Benzema disallowed goal and then had a scare just before half-time when he nearly gave a goal away.

No chance for the Vinicius strike.

TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD - 6

On a mission to forget his nightmare clash against Real last season and he did just that with some great tackles and blocks - but then caught out badly for the goal.

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Ibrahima Konate impressed in defence for LiverpoolCredit: Getty

IBRAHIMA KONATE - 7

What a great first season he has enjoyed and given the nod ahead of Joel Matip.

Extremely strong at the back until he got in a muddle with Alisson in the first half.

VIRGIL VAN DIJK - 6

Also got caught out by the ball which led to the disallowed goal and then could have done a bit better for the Vinicius strike.

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ANDY ROBERTSON - 7

Also caught out of position in the move that led to the Benzema offside goal but generally did okay under pressure - and now a massive World Cup play-off on Wednesday.

Thiago Alcantara put in a good showing despite not being fully fitCredit: EPA

THIAGO ALCANTARA - 7

There was a doubt over him starting as he seemed to have an issue in the warm-up.

Some brilliant passing but got away with a poor header back to Alisson.

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FABINHO - 7

A fitness doubt before the game was composed in possession and helped protect the defence on the rare occasions Real got forward.

JORDAN HENDERSON - 6

Given the nod ahead of Naby Keita and typically hard-working performance and helped Liverpool ticking along without making a major impact.

Luis Diaz shined early on but seemed to tire in the second halfCredit: AFP

LUIS DIAZ - 6

Absolutely terrific player and as we all expected, a real threat down the left throughout the first half but faded badly and was replaced by Jota.

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SADIO MANE - 6

Doubts over his future and did okay although the service could have done better.

Had a shot tipped against the post and few chances in the second half.

MO SALAH - 6

Three big chances.

Forced an early terrific save from Courtois but then denied by two even better stops from the Belgian in the second half.

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SUBS: Jota (for Diaz 65 mins) 6, Keita (for Henderson 77 mins) 6, Firmino (for Thiago 77 mins) 6.

SUBS NOT USED: Kelleher, Milner,  Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Minamino, Tsimikas, Matip, Elliott.

Vinicius Jr ended up scoring the decisive goal on the nightCredit: Getty

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STARTING XI: Courtois 9, Carvajal 7, Militao 7, Alaba 7, Mendy 6, Modric 6, Casemiro 6, Kroos 6, Valverde 7, Benzema 6, Vinicius Junior 7.

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SUBS: Camavinga (for Valverde 85 mins) N/A, Ceballos (for Modric 90 mins) N/A, Rodrygo (for Vinicius Jr 93 mins).

SUBS NOT USED: Lunin, Nacho, Hazard, Asensio, Marcelo, Lucas Vasquez, Bale, Isco, Mariano Diaz.

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