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.
9. Luis Diaz - 5
Showed his usual energy in the opening 45 minutes but lacked the quality needed in certain situations. Impact then wilted before he was subbed in the 65th minute. | Getty Images Photo: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
10. Sadio Mane - 6
Put Madrid on the back foot persistently in the first half and was denied by a fine Courtois save. Not the same impact in the second period. | Getty Images Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
11. Mo Salah - 7
Clever, intricate play yielded three chances in the first half, with one forcing a good save out of Courtois. Went close twice in the second period and the most likely to have grabbed an equaliser if anyone was going to. | Getty Images Photo: David Ramos/Getty Images
12. Sub 1 - Diogo Jota - 6
More of an impact than Diaz and almost assisted Salah with a header across goal. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images