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Liverpool player ratings against Real Madrid: Karius suffers nightmare, Lovren heroic
LORIS KARIUS put in a horrendous display as Liverpool were defeated 3-1 by Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
Real Madrid triumphed in Kiev thanks to a bizarre Karim Benzema goal and two strikes from substitute Gareth Bale.
Benzema gave Los Blancos the lead midway through the second half, blocking Loris Karius’ attempted roll out and deflecting it into the net.
Sadio Mane equalised for Liverpool before Bale scored an outrageous overhead kick then beat Karius with a long-range strike.
The German goalkeeper will undoubtedly be singled out for criticism after such a nightmare display, especially considering his defenders put in such impressive individual performances.
Take a look through the gallery above to see how the Liverpool players rated during their Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid.