Real won their third consecutive Champions League on an emotional night that will be remembered for Mo Salah’s heartbreak, Gareth Bale’s amazing goal and two hideous mistakes by Loris Karius</s>Real Madrid go for their record third straight title of the Champions League era, but they must get by the highest-scoring team in the tournament's history in Liverpool.

Real Madrid play for their third consecutive UEFA Champions League title — which would be a record in the Champions League era — but to win it, they must get past Liverpool, the team that scored more goals than any team ever to play in the Europe’s elite tournament, as the UEFA Champions League Final will live stream from 70,000-seat Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex in Kiev, Ukraine on Saturday.

Liverpool scored a stunning 46 goals with 10 of them coming from Premier League scoring champion Mo Salah, the major reason the Reds who finished fourth on the domestic table will play in their first Champions League Final in 11 years.

But Liverpool remains the most successful English team on the European stage, with five continent-wide championships. But only one of those came in the Champions League era, which began in 1992, when Liverpool defeated AC Milan in 2004. The English side returned to the Champions League Final three years later, but fell to Milan in that title match.

Liverpool enters this contest tipped as underdogs by the oddsmakers, which seems unsurprising given that they are facing the reigning, back-to-back European champions — a club that has a record 12 European championships in their trophy case.

To find out how to watch alive stream of the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool 2018 UEFA Champions League Final, see the streaming instructions at the bottom of this article. Kickoff for the biggest game of the year in European soccer is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. Eastern European Summer Time at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, on Saturday, May 26. In the United Kingdom, that start time will be 7:45 p.m. British Summer Time, while fans in the United States can log in to the live stream at 2:25 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, or 11:45 a.m. Pacific.

While Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has a chance to win his fifth UEFA Champions League title, more than any other single player since 1992, Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp is battling a personal curse. Klopp has been on the losing end of his last five championship final matches in all tournaments. But Klopp says his side enters the game with full confidence in their ability to send the defending champs home on the losing side.

“Experience is very important and I’m pretty sure a second before the game Madrid will be more confident than us. But it doesn’t matter because the game doesn’t stop there, it only starts,” Klopp said. “They’ve not played us and we are Liverpool — not only a good football team, but we have in our DNA to go for big things.”

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In the U.K., a live stream of the Real Madrid vs. Liverpool match will be carried by BT Sport, and may be accessed inside the U.K. only, at this link.</s>Two European powerhouses meet Saturday at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, when defending champion Real Madrid face Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League title match.

Real Madrid are seeking their third-straight Champions League title and their fourth in the last five years. No team has won the tournament more times (12), but Liverpool are tied for the third most titles (5) and have reached the final seven times. Liverpool and Real Madrid met in the 1981 European Cup final in Paris, with the English side coming out on top, 1-0, in the last time Real Madrid lost in the European championship.

It should be a fast-paced match, as Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp are expected to field attack-minded starting lineups.

Rafael Benitez, who coached both clubs, said he expects "an interesting final." He cited Real Madrid's "experience" and "quality" in wins over Juventus and Bayern Munich, while he credits Liverpool for "intensity, quality and pace."

Los Blancos have some of the biggest stars in the world, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric to go along with a veteran defense that includes stalwarts Sergio Ramos and Marcelo. The Reds boast an emerging star in Mohamed Salah along with forwards Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, as well as a strong central defense that includes Virgin van Dijk and Dejan Lovren.

The key matchup might be along the right flank, as Marcelo will be tasked with containing Salah.

Star winger Gareth Bale and Marco Asensio are expected to come off the bench for Zidane's squad, while Klopp can go with Danny Ings and Dominic Solanke.

Liverpool will be without defender Joe Gomez and winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.</s>Real Madrid and Liverpool are set to do battle in the Champions League final at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine.

Two of Europe’s giants will face each other tomorrow in what promises to be an eventful affair.

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Real Madrid are looking to create history by winning the Champions League for an third year in a row whilst Liverpool will be competing their first final for over a decade.

The Champions League is Europe’s elite competition and it is awash with money.

With increasing commercial revenue and huge television deals – we look at the Champions League prize money.

What could Liverpool and Real Madrid potentially earn should they win? We have the details here.

What is the Champions League prize money?

UEFA said that an estimated €1,318.9m is set to be distributed among the clubs participating in the Champions League and Super Cup during the 2017/18 season.

The 32 clubs in the group stage of the competition were given a guaranteed minimum amount of €12.7m, along with €1.5m for each win and €500k for each draw.

Prize money continues to increase throughout the competition with quarter finalists earning €6.5m and semi-final teams receiving €7.5m.

The runner-up team in the Champions League will receive €11m, with the winner being awarded €15.5m meaning a potential total of €57.2m in prize money for the eventual winner.

When is the Champions League final 2018?

The 2017-18 Champions League final will take place on 26 May, 2018.

Where is the Champions League final 2018?

The match will be played at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine.

The stadium hosted the Euro 2012 final and holds a maximum capacity of 63,000 – the second largest in eastern Europe.</s>A thrilling run inspired by Mohamed Salah has taken Liverpool to Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev against Real Madrid, where now Jurgen Klopp's side must stop the Spanish giants from winning the trophy for the third year running. Real have seen this as their competition ever since winning the first five European Cups in a row, and this is another golden era for them, in which they are dreaming of making it a fourth Champions League in five years. Neither Atletico Madrid (twice) nor Juventus have been able to stop Cristiano Ronaldo from inflicting pain on them in recent finals.

When will the Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final be played?

The Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final will be played on Sunday, May 27, 2018 (IST).

Where will the Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final be played?

The Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final will be played at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, Ukraine.

How do I watch the Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final live?

The Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final will be telecast live on the Sony Network.

What time does the Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final start?

The live telecast of the Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final will begin at 12:15 am IST.

Where can you follow the Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final match online?

The Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League final will be streamed live on Sony LIV.</s>Champions League final: What TV channel is the Champions League final on?

Real Madrid and Liverpool meet in Kiev for the biggest club prize in European football.

Real Madrid are hoping to land a 13th European Cup and win their third Champions League in a row.

Liverpool meanwhile could win their sixth, extending their record as the most successful British team in the competition.

Liverpool arrived in Kiev on Thursday and were greeted by fans, although some were having trouble getting over after flights were cancelled.

Champions League final - what TV channel is it on?

The Champions League final is being broadcast live on BT Sport 2.</s>Real Madrid are looking to make history and win the Champions League for the third straight season.

But Liverpool are standing in their way as the lethal Mohamed Salah looks for even more goals in Kiev.

REAL MADRID VS LIVERPOOL LIVE: UPDATES FROM THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

All eyes will be on the Egyptian as well as Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the Olympic Stadium.

And here's how you can watch all the action for free on YouTube.</s>Real Madrid meet Liverpool in Saturday night's Champions League final in Kiev and for nine specific onlookers, it will be a case of divided loyalties.

That is the number of players there are to have donned both the white and the red of two of Europe's most fabled clubs.

Here, Sportsmail reflects on who they are and what they achieved from Madrid to Merseyside.

A Champions League winner both at Liverpool and Madrid but it'd surely be the miraculous 2005 final in Istanbul with the Reds that would edge it for Alonso. He scored Liverpool's third goal - the equaliser - from a rebound after missing a penalty.

The Spain midfielder had five years at Liverpool before moving back to his homeland with Madrid for six seasons.

'I have feelings for both clubs,' Alonso said ahead of the final. 'I was lucky enough to win this trophy with both clubs so for me it's difficult to pick one and I will be happy whatever happens.'

Anelka's time at Real Madrid was unsurprisingly awry; he didn't score in the first five months and had a bust-up with manager Vicente del Bosque but found the net in both legs of Madrid's Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich and started in the final in Paris against Valencia, which Madrid won 3-0.

He only ever played for Liverpool on loan, joining in December 2001 and impressed until the end of the season. But curiously, Reds boss Gerard Houllier opted to sign El-Hadji Diouf in the summer of 2002 instead.

Arbeloa began his career at Real Madrid but only made a couple of first-team appearances before leaving for Dpeortivo La Coruna in 2006.

He was signed by Rafa Benitez a year later and his Liverpool first start came away to Barcelona in the Champions League. Benitez fielded him at left-back rather than his usual right to negate Messi cutting inside on his left foot. The plan worked, Liverpool won 2-1 and eventually progressed into the quarter-final.

Arbeloa returned to Madrid from Anfield in 2009 and spent seven years there, winning La Liga once and the Champions League twice.

At Liverpool, Dudek will forever be a hero for his display in the 2005 Champions League final. Not only did he pull off a wonder save from point-blank range to deny Andriy Shevchenko in extra time, but he replicated Bruce Grobelaar's wobbly legs in the penalty shoot-out to seal Liverpool's fifth and latest Champions League title.

Pepe Reina's arrival that summer demoted Dudek to No 2 and he left Liverpool for Madrid ahead of the 2007-08 season, arriving as back-up to Iker Casillas. He played for Madrid for three seasons and worked under Jose Mourinho before leaving in 2011.

McManaman left Liverpool for Spain on a free transfer in 1999 and starred in their Champions League final victory over Valencia in 2000, before lifting the trophy again two years later when Madrid defeated Bayer Leverkusen in Hampden.

Despite the success of his time in Madrid, McManaman will be supporting his boyhood side at the weekend and believes the three-pronged attack of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane can prove the difference.

'They know whether they are watching quality or rubbish,' McManaman said about Liverpool fans. 'But, right now, they are seeing quality. Of course they can win it. With that front three? Dear me.'

At Madrid, Morientes partnered Raul in attack during eight trophy-laden years at the Santiago Bernabeu. He had three Champions League titles and two La Liga medals when he arrived at Anfield, via a loan spell at Monaco, in January 2005.

He started brilliantly in England, following up a fabulous first goal in a 2-1 comeback win against Charlton with a towering header against Fulham at Anfield.

But from then on, he struggled for goals. When he left Liverpool in 2007 for Valencia, his record was 12 goals in 61 games.

Synonymous with Liverpool, where he scored 158 goals in 297 games after bursting into the first-team as a 17-year-old. He won the European Footballer of the Year gong in 2001, the then equivalent of today's Ballon d'Or.

Owen departed Liverpool for Madrid for £8million plus Antonio Nunez in 2004, the summer Benitez became Liverpool boss, with a year left on his contract. In a solitary season in Spain, he scored 15 goals in 40 matches before returning to the Premier League with Newcastle.

'I loved playing at Real Madrid,' Owen told Marca. ' I think I started 20 games, and I was substitute for the same amount. But it was almost impossible for anyone to play all the minutes of all the matches with Raul, Ronaldo, Morientes.'

Nunez joined Liverpool's Spanish revolution from Madrid when Owen headed to Spain in 2004. First-team chances were hard to come at Real.

At Liverpool, he made 27 appearances, mainly as a substitute, in his only season in England but played in some key games such as the 3-1 victory over Olympiakos in the Champions League, featuring that wonder goal by Steven Gerrard. He also scored in Liverpool's 3-2 League Cup final defeat by Chelsea.

He left Liverpool at the end of the season for Celta Vigo.

The Turkey midfielder exited Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund in May 2011 for La Liga, but struggled to settle at the Bernabeu.

Injuries hampered his first season under Mourinho and it was announced the following summer that he was joining Liverpool, managed by Brendan Rodgers, on loan for the 2012-13 season.

He lasted until December, his loan terminated after 12 games and three goals, and he rejoined Dortmund in January 2013, where he remains to this today.</s>While the rest of Ireland is taking in the results of the 8th Referendum, there's another event sure to be on a lot of peoples' minds too - Liverpool v Real Madrid in this evening's UEFA Champions League Final in Kiev.

True to form, there's lads from Dundalk in Ukraine ahead of the final.

We received the above photo from Richie Watters and Declan McArdel, who are savouring the atmosphere ahead of tonight's big clash.</s>76- It's all Liverpool now, keeping the ball. They really need to carve out a chance soon. For now, Real are holding their ground well.

73- Up the other end, Ronaldo is denied by a perfect last-ditch tackle from Andrew Robertson.

71- Liverpool need a goal and quickly, Klopp's side are seeing plenty of the ball. Just no cutting edge in the final third. Firmino fires the ball against Casemiro. The calls are waved away by the referee.

70- Liverpool push forward. Mane has a shot from just outside the box which hits the post. So close!

66- That was an inspired sub by Zidane. Just seeing a replay of the goal, that's a once in a lifetime hit. It's like a goal you would score in FIFA. Crazy!

62- Goal! Ohhh My Goodness! What a goal! What was that?!? Marcello with the cross, Gareth Bale with a left-footed overhead kick which arches into the net. I'm not sure if he means it, but it's a sublime goal! 2-1 Real Madrid.

61- Fresh from that chance, Isco is off. He is replaced by Gareth Bale.

60- Chance for Real! Isco with a snapshot. Karius pulls off a good save to push the ball out for a corner, which is wasted.

59- The Liverpool fans have perked up! Real Madrid are seeing a little more of the ball! That won't stop the noise of the Liverpool fans.

54- GOAL! 1-1 Liverpool are back in it! Deep cross to Lovern who nods towards the goal, Mane is on hand to knock the ball into the net. Karius's blushes are saved for now!

53- It's canny play from Benzema. Liverpool needs to get back into this and fast. Milner knocks in a perfect cross, which just misses an unmarked Firmino at the back post.

50- Goal! Benzema! Well, that's a bizarre one! Ball back to Karius, who attempts a throw Benzema sticks a foot out, and the ball trickles into the net. Los Blancos have a 1-0 lead! Strange!

49- Firmino steps on Marcello's toes. Que a frown from the Madrid wingback.

47- Crossbar! Isco hits the woodwork! Karius is out quickly, but the Spaniard's shot smashes against the crossbar. That was a let-off for Liverpool!

Peep! Real Madrid get the second half started! Who will win the 2018 Champions League? We should find out in the next 45 or so minutes.

Peep- Half-Time 0-0 finely poised this! The loss of Salah is a major, major loss for Liverpool. Still, Real Madrid grew in confidence in the second half. Liverpool needs some team-talk to get them ready for the second half. Join me in 15!

45+2 Benzema has a crack from distance. His shot skips past the left-hand post.

45- Three minutes of Extra Time in the first half.

44- Real go close again! A perfect crossfield pass finds Natcho on the right wing. His first-time shot hits the side netting.

42- Real have the ball in the net! It's disallowed. Ronaldo leaps like a salmon and heads towards goal, Karius saves well. Benzema knocks in the rebound, but he's offside. Close for Los Blancos.

40- Real Madrid are seeing more of the ball now, Liverpool are working well as a team defensively. That team talk from is going to be big!

34- Now it's injury woe for Real Madrid. Carvajal kops a kick on the ankle from Robertson. The wingback is in tears, his match is over. Nacho is on in his stead. That could be his World Cup over.

33- Understandably Liverpool is a little flat now. You've got to feel for Salah.

31- That is a massive blow for Liverpool, Real Madrid look to take advantage. Benzema has a shot, but Robertson diligently clears the ball.

30- Salah comes on, and gets another knock on his shoulder. The Egyptian is in tears. This does not look good for the Reds. He's coming off. What shame. Adam Lallana is on in his place.

27- Meanwhile, Mane does well on the left wing wins a corner from nothing for Liverpool.

25- Hold your breath Liverpool fans, because Mo Salah is injured. It looks like a knocked shoulder after a clash with Sergio Ramos. He's off for treatment.

22- Two chances for Liverpool! First Firmino's shot is blocked by Ramos. Alexander-Arnold latches onto the rebound, but Navas is equal to it pulling off a good save to keep the shot from the youngster out.

20- Everyone seems to have settled into the game now. Meanwhile, the Liverpool fans are making a hell of a noise.

18- Up the other end, Liverpool wins a corner van Dijk leaps for it and knocks down Navas. Freekick for Real Madrid.

15- That was close for Real! Carvajal knocks the ball to Ronaldo on the right wing, his scampering run takes him into the box where he unleashes a fierce shot, thankfully for Liverpool fans its just over. A sighter for the Portuguese striker.

13- Liverpool with intent in the Madrid box and quite can't get a shot away, eventually, it's recycled to Alexander-Arnold his cross is punched away by Navas. It's an impressive start from the Redmen.

11- Benzema looks like he might have a knock. He's certainly walking gingerly. More information when I get it.

10- Marcello has a crack from distance, which goes well wide. That's the first shot in anger from Los Blancos tonight.

7- Liverpool has started well here. Salah passes to Firmino who heads the ball into the path of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Navas rushes out to gather the ball.

5- Sneaky from James Milner, a short pass to Salah who attempts to shoot from distance. Real Madrid is wise to it, and block the ball.

4- Marcello knocks down Salah in a dangerous position. No card for the fullback. Millner lurks over the ball with intent.

2- Real Hit back, Carvajal knocks in a cross to Isco, Karius comes out to punch the ball but Isco was offside. What a cracking start!

1-Breakneck start from Liverpool, as Salah gets played through early. Verane gets the tackle in.

Peep! James Milner of Liverpool gets us underway!

Right! Nearly game time! You can watch all the action vie beIN SPORTS CONNECT. Let's go!

A bit of Dua Lipa to get the fans pumped ahead of the game. I'm a big fan.

The big trophy is out. With legendary Ukranian striker Andriy Shevchenko doing the duties.

Good news! Plenty of Liverpool fans in Kiev for the final! They are outnumbering the Madrid fans tonight! They are going to have to make this a home game if the Redmen are to come away with the European Cup.

Penny for Gareth Bale's thoughts tonight. He's on the bench again for Real Madrid. I wonder if he'll grab a goal later on?

As ever! We have everything covered for you on beIN SPORTS for tonight. English, Arabic, French commentary is all available! You can watch it wall via beIN SPORTS CONNECT!

Over in the studio, and John Collins feels that Gareth Bale being on the bench is a huge boost for Liverpool.

Plenty of good stuff on the beIN SPORTS website ahead of kick-off. First up, a rather nice photo gallery of some of the build-up from Kiev. Why not have a read up on Liverpool's main man Mo Salah, and how he is on the brink of firing to Liverpool to Champions glory tonight. Finally, Real Madrid is aiming to lift a record thirteenth European Cup, relive how they won the previous twelve in this write-up.

Liverpool team news! No major chances for Klopp's side who keep with Firmino, Mane & Salah as a front three. Good news for Liverpool, Can & Lallana is fit enough to make the bench.

TEAM NEWS! We have the team news in! First up Real Madrid, who are aiming for a third straight Champions League title tonight. Bale is on the bench, after impressing in recent weeks in the league. Carvajal and Isco return after missing out in the semi-final against Bayern.

Real Madrid's dressing room is primed for the players tonight! Team news for Los Blancos is coming up as we get it.

The teams are here! Just a few hours away from kick-off in Kiev now!

Hello! Good evening! It's Champions League final time! A huge evening in prospect for Real Madrid & Liverpool fans! Tonight I will be giving e live minute by minute updates with all the goals as they go in! If minute by minute is not your thing, that's cool with me. You can follow all the build-up in English on HD11 via beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Real Madrid faces off against Liverpool in the Champions League Final, in a match which will pit Mohamed Salah against Cristiano Ronaldo at the Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev on Saturday evening. It’s been a long road to the final with both sides, with Liverpool started their Champions League campaign back in August with a play-off against Hoffenheim.



 Whilst for Los Blancos, they are looking to pick up a third consecutive European crown. An unprecedented feat in the Champions League era. The two sides have previously met in the 1981 European Cup Final, which saw Liverpool run out 1-0 winners. As ever, you can watch all the action Live & Exclusive on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

Real Madrid is looking to secure a record third consecutive Champions League crown. Zidane’s side has certainly shown their fragilities in the competition this season, with the 3-1 group stage defeat to Tottenham & the 3-1 quarter-final second-leg defeat to Juventus perfect examples that they can be vulnerable defensively.



 Cristiano Ronaldo will yet again be the man to watch for Madrid, as they attempt a historic Champions League treble. The Portuguese star has scored 15 goals in the competition and went on a scoring run of 12 consecutive games a new record in the Champions League. Having not scored in the semi-finals, Ronaldo will be eager to find the back of the net in Kiev and write his name in the history books.



 In team news, Zidane has no major injury concerns and has a fully fit side to choose from. Wingback Dani Carvajal & Isco should play some part in having missed out of the semi-final second leg against Bayern.



 Liverpool has been playing some scintillating attacking football on route to the final, with the trio of Firmino, Mane and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah leading the line with some distinction for the Reds. Defensively, Liverpool has had their moments in this campaign with the 4-2 semi-final second leg defeat to Roma a stark reminder that they will have to show some caution in Kiev.



 Although with the attacking talents of Firmino, Mane & Salah expect Liverpool to flood forward in the early exchanges. The attacking trio has scored 31 of Liverpool’s 40 goals this campaign this season which is 77.5% of their goals in the competition. Expect one of them to get on the scoresheet on Saturday.



 In team news, Liverpool’s only long-term injury is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and it’s widely expected that Klopp will go with the same side that did him well in the second-leg against Roma.

It certainly promises to be a fascinating encounter when Real Madrid take on Liverpool in the Champions League final. As ever, you can watch all the action and build up from the Olimpiyskiy Stadium live & Exclusive via beIN SPORTS CONNECT. 



REAL MADRID V LIVERPOOL: WHO WILL WIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL?
Liverpool F.C. and defending champions Real Madrid C.F. face each other in the final in Kiev, Ukraine. Winning 3–1, Real Madrid are European champions for the 13th time and is the first team since FC Bayern Munich in the 1970s to win three titles in a row.