Four years ago, goalkeeper errors played a key role in the match between Liverpool and Real Madrid
Four years ago, on May 26, 2018, Liverpool and Real Madrid played their last Champions League final so far. The decisive match of the tournament was hosted by the capital of Ukraine, and the Kyiv NSC Olympiyskiy turned out to be happy for the Spaniards and fatal for the British goalkeeper Loris Karius. In the second half of the final, the keeper made two simple mistakes, which led to two goals against Liverpool. Real Madrid ended up winning 3-1.
On the eve of the next final of the most prestigious club tournament in Europe, he recalls the events of four years ago, which actually broke the promising career of Karius.
First, the German goalkeeper managed to pass the ball to Karim Benzema when putting the ball into play, from which he flew into the goal.
Video: Benzema’s curious goal against Liverpool
This goal was played back by the Mersisadians through the efforts of Sadio Mane. but Karius did not stop and at the end of the match he killed the intrigue, surprisingly failing to repel the blow of Gareth Bale from 35 meters in the center.
Video: Bale’s second goal against Liverpool after goalkeeper error
After the final whistle, Karius cried, but tears will not help here – it is obvious that Liverpool will start the new season with a different first number. In particular, the media called the candidacy of Alisson from Roma.
Juan Arango, journalist: “Karius may not be walking alone. However, there is a possibility that on the plane on the way home he will not be next to the team.
Karius might not walk alone… but he might not be sitting close to his teammates on the flight back.
— Juan G. Arango (@JuanG_Arango) May 26, 2018
Yaroslav Lodygin, director and radio host: “Je Suis Karius”.
— Yaroslav Lodygin (@lodygin) May 26, 2018
Henry Winter, journalist: “Karius, standing in front of the Liverpool fans and raising his hands up, asks for forgiveness. In tears. Players and club staff try to console the goalkeeper after two errors. There is no consolation for him now.”
Karius in front of #lfc fans, holding his hands up as if beseeching forgiveness. In tears. #lfc players and staff trying to comfort keeper after his two mistakes. He’s beyond consoling. #UCLfinal
— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 26, 2018
Joey Barton, ex-footballer and columnist: “If I were Liverpool representatives, I would urgently sign Gigi Buffon.”
If you’re Liverpool, you go and get on the blower to Gigi Buffon right now. ☎️🇮🇹🙌🏻
— Joey Barton (@Joey7Barton) May 26, 2018
Napoli official page: “Don’t cry, Lorius – everyone can have a similar failure. You are a brave champion. Our hugs.”
non-piangere @LorisKarius, una serata storta può capitare a tutti. Coraggio campione. Un abbraccio dal @sscnapoli.
— Official SSC Napoli (@sscnapoli) May 26, 2018
Oliver Kay, journalist: “Mistakes are terrible – you can’t help but admit it. However, this boy had just been humiliated in the most important match of his career. No need to mock him – he should be supported.
This is re Karius. Terrible mistakes – no getting away from that – but he’s a kid who has just suffered humiliation on the biggest night of his career. He should be supported, not ridiculed. https://t.co/v0WINvi3lb
— Oliver Kay (@OliverKay) May 26, 2018
Source: Sportarena
