Liverpool v Real Madrid: Champions League final pictures
Sadio Mane showed he’s a class act by consoling team-mates after Liverpool lost the Champions League final to Real Madrid on Saturday night. The Reds went into the game as favourites to win the trophy. But that didn’t happen, with Vinicius Jr’s goal enough for Carlo Ancelotti’s side to reign supreme.
Sadio Mane was dejected after Liverpool lost to Real Madrid in Champions League final (Image: GETTY)
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Sadio Mane consoled Virgil van Dijk after Liverpool lost Champions League final (Image: GETTY)
"In the dressing room nobody feels it was a great season at the moment. We maybe need a few hours for that,” said the German.
"It was the two decisions against us were the smallest margins possible.
"We played a good game, not a perfect game. I don't think a perfect game is possible against an opponent set up with a deep formation.
"We had a lot of shots but not the clearest. Courtois made two top saves.
“We conceded a goal from a throw-in. Valverde wanted to shoot, Vinicius was there and that's it.
"The boys tried everything, especially at 1-0 down then we played like we wanted to play before.
Sadio Mane comforted Fabinho after Liverpool lost to Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
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“We had our midfielders too deep. It's a threat they are with counter attacks. We wanted to be more brave in the second half.
“That's what we said at half-time. We played around them. We should have played more in the formation than around them.
"It feels different. It's not bad to get to the final. It's a kind of success. Not the success you want to have.
"I have a strong feeling we'll come again. The boys are really competitive. It's an outstanding group together. We will have an outstanding group next season.
"Where's it next season? Istanbul? Book the hotel."