King Felipe VI of Spain took to the winner’s podium in Paris as Real Madrid made history with a famous win in the Champions’ League.
The Spanish team took the title with a 1-0 win over Liverpool. It’s the fourteenth time they’ve claimed the European Cup, extending their record haul from the most sought after team title on the continent.
Felipe VI stood alongside other dignitaries to congratulate the players as they were presented with their winners’ medals. He had warm words and a hug for the team’s coach, Carlos Ancelotti, who has now led Real to four European cups, a record for any manager.
The King of Spain watched on as club captain, Marcelo, lifted the famous cup and Real Madrid made sporting history.
King Felipe is well known for his love of football although he is supporter of Atletico Madrid.
The Champions’ League final started off with controversy after French police fired tear gas at a small number of fans trying to climb over barriers. The match started around half an hour later with UEFA citing ”security reasons” for the delay.
Merseyside Police’s matchday officers said on social media that the fans’ behaviour had been ”exemplary” and described the organisation of the match as poor. Anfield later said it had asked for a formal investigation into what happened, adding “this is the greatest match in European football and supporters should not have to experience the scenes we have witnessed tonight.”
Liverpool were the better side for much of the match but a 59th minute goal from Vinicius Junior gave Real Madrid the edge they needed and they dug deep defensively to set up a famous win.
