Liverpool suffered Champions League final heartbreak at the hands of Real Madrid yet again as the La Liga outfit were crowned kings of Europe for a record-breaking 14th time in Paris.
The Reds fell to a 1-0 loss to Los Blancos, having also had their dreams shattered by the same opponent in Kyiv four years ago.
In a game marred by ugly scenes involving tear gas used on Kopites entering the Stade de France, Vinicius Jnr’s second-half goal proved the clinical moment for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
It brings an end to what’s been an enthralling season for Jurgen Klopp’s side, having claimed the FA Cup and Carabao Cup - but missing out on a seventh Champions League.
Liverpool dominated the opening salvos, with Sadio Mane striking the post following a fine save from Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois.
But the Reds survived a big scare at the end of the opening 45 minutes. Karim Benzema found the back of the net following unconvincing defending between Alisson Becker and Ibou Konate.
However, the Real captain was deemed offside and a VAR check confirmed that decision.
Liverpool started the second period in fine fettle - yet were hit by a sucker-punch in the 59th minute when Vinicius was left completely unmarked at the back post and finished with aplomb.
Klopp’s men searched for an equaliser but Salah was twice denied by two excellent Courtois saves.
But it would not come as Liverpool missed out on claiming a famous treble.
Here’s how we rated the Reds’ players.
5. Andy Robertson - 5
Sound defensively and offensively in the first period. Corners were well below par, though. | Liverpool FC via Getty Images Photo: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images
6. Fabinho - 6
Asked to attack more than defend in the first half. He did that well but skied an effort well over. Booked in the second period. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
7. Jordan Henderson - 6
Gave plenty of energy in the first period and whistled a cleanly-hit shot wide. Persevered in the second period and put in one teasing cross that almost yielded an equaliser. Subbed in the 77th minute. | Getty Images Photo: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images
8. Thiago Alcantara - 5
Not as involved as Liverpool would have liked in the first half after surviving an injury scare in the warm-up. Very quiet in the second period and no surprise he was brought off in the 77th minute. | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images