Real Madrid were pushed to the brink so many times on the road to the 2022 Champions League final and on each occasion they found a way back. In Paris against Liverpool, for once, there was no need for heroic comebacks, just a single goal from Vini Jr to lift the trophy for a record 14th time. Here deputy art director Fernando Pires lets the pictures tell the story of another historic 90 minutes in the fabled annals of the Spanish club
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All eyes on Luka Modrić as he throws the cup aloft after his fifth Champions League triumph
All eyes on Luka Modrić as he throws the cup aloft after his fifth Champions League triumph
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Ready to go - the players and officials prepare to take to the pitch
Ready to go - the players and officials prepare to take to the pitch
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The Stade de France on the eve of the final
The Stade de France on the eve of the final
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Carlo Ancelotti became the first coach to win the title four times - twice with Milan and now twice with Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti became the first coach to win the title four times - twice with Milan and now twice with Madrid
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Vini Jr celebrates his goal
Vini Jr celebrates his goal
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Mo Salah on the ball for Liverpool
Mo Salah on the ball for Liverpool
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Andy Robertson whips a free-kick into the box
Andy Robertson whips a free-kick into the box
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Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kept Liverpool at bay
Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois kept Liverpool at bay
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Luiz Díaz breaks into the box under close attention from Dani Carvajal
Luiz Díaz breaks into the box under close attention from Dani Carvajal
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Karim Benzema congratulates Vini Jr on his winning goal
Karim Benzema congratulates Vini Jr on his winning goal
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Marcelo waves goodbye with his hands on the trophy again – a club record 25th piece of silverware in his 15 years at the Bernabéu
Marcelo waves goodbye with his hands on the trophy again – a club record 25th piece of silverware in his 15 years at the Bernabéu
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Liverpool show their respect to the winners
Liverpool show their respect to the winners
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Let’s dance: (from left to right) Karim Benzema, Lucas Vázquez, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo and Vini Jr enjoy the moment
Let’s dance: (from left to right) Karim Benzema, Lucas Vázquez, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo and Vini Jr enjoy the moment
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The winning Real Madrid squad
The winning Real Madrid squad
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