Champions League final – Real Madrid vs Liverpool: All you need to know

  • The Champions League final will take place on the May 26 at 7.45pm (GMT)
  • Champions League final will take place in Ukraine’s capital Kiev
  • Real Madrid vs Liverpool tickets for the final have all be allocated

After 233 days, we now have our Champions League finalists Real Madrid and Liverpool.

Liverpool started their Champions League semi-final against Roma to a confident start after firing five goals into Alisson’s net, whilst only conceding two goals at Anfield which was enough to secure their place after losing 4-2 in their second leg. Our other finalists, Real Madrid crept through after upsetting Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena in the first leg and then holding them to a draw at the Bernabeu to earn their spot in the final.

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool including time, date, location and how to watch plus how both teams made it to the final and their stats.

Mo Salah could be in contention for 2018 Ballon d’Or with a win over Cristiano Ronaldo and Co 

When and what time is the Champions League final?

The final between Liverpool and Real Madrid takes place on Saturday, May 26 at 7.45pm (GMT).

Where is the Champions League taking place?

The UEFA Champions League final will take place in Ukraine’s capital, Kiev.

The match venue will be the NSC Olimpiyskyi Stadium, which has a capacity of 70,050 people.

Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool will take place in Kievv, Ukraine

Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool will take place in Kievv, Ukraine

How can I watch Champions League final? 

You can watch the action on BT Sport Extra at 7:45pm (GMT) with pre-match coverage beforehand.

For our American audience you can catch the action on Fox Sports at 2:45pm (ET).

How did Liverpool and Real Madrid make it to the final?

Liverpool

Group Stage

1. Liverpool 2-2 Sevilla

2. Spartak Moscow 1-1 Liverpool

3. Maribor 0-7 Liverpool 

4. Liverpool 3-0 Maribor

5. Sevilla 3-3 Liverpool

6. Liverpool  7-0 Spartak Moscow

Last-16

1st Leg – Porto 0-5 Liverpool

2nd Leg – Liverpool 0-0 Porto

Quarter-Final

1st Leg – Liverpool 3-0 Man City

2nd Leg – Man City  1-2 Liverpool

Semi-Final 

1st Leg – Liverpool 5-2 Roma 

2nd Leg – Roma 4-2 Liverpool

Real Madrid

 Group Stage

1. Real Madrid 3-0 Apoel Nicosia

2. Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid 

3. Real Madrid 1-1 Tottenham

4. Tottenham 3-1 Real Madrid

5. Apoel Nicosia 0-6 Real Madrid

6. Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund

Last-16

1st Leg – Real Madrid 3-1 PSG

2nd Leg – PSG 1-2 Real Madrid 

Quarter-Final

1st Leg – Juventus 0-3 Real Madrid

2nd Leg – Real Madrid 1-3 Juventus 

Semi-Final 

1st Leg – Bayern Munich 1-2 Real Madrid 

2nd Leg – Real Madrid 2-2 Bayern Munich

Liverpool’s Champions League Stats

Here are all the stats for Liverpool’s Champions League campaign from group stages up to the semi-final:

Liverpool's trio Salah, Firmino and  Mane have scored 29 goals in the European competition

Liverpool’s trio Salah, Firmino and Mane have scored 29 goals in the European competition

Top Five Goalscorers for Liverpool

  1. Mohamed Salah – 10
  2. Roberto Firmino – 10
  3. Sadio Mane – 9
  4. Philippe Coutinho – 5
  5. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain – 2
  • Wins – 7
  • Losses – 1
  • Draws –  4
  • Goals – 40
  • Total Shots – 152
  • Shooting Accuracy – 58.55%
  • Assists – 31 
  • Big Chance Total – 50
  • Big Chance Conversion – 56% 
  • Touches in the opposition box – 393 
  • Errors leading to goals – 3
  • Goals Conceded – 13

*Stats courtesy of Opta 

Real Madrid’s Champions League Stats

Here are all the stats for Real Madrid’s Champions League campaign from group stages up to the semi-final:

Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid stars will be looking to retain Champions League title

Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid stars will be looking to retain Champions League title

Top Five Goalscorers for Real Madrid

  1. Cristiano Ronaldo – 15
  2. Karim Benzema – 4
  3. Marcelo – 3
  4. Nacho – 1
  5. Sergio Ramos – 1 
  • Wins – 8
  • Losses – 2
  • Draw – 2
  • Goals – 30
  • Total Shots – 163
  • Shooting Accuracy – 51.5%
  • Assists – 21 
  • Big Chance Total – 51
  • Big Chance Conversion – 43.1% 
  • Touches in the opposition box – 391 
  • Errors leading to goals – 3 
  • Goals Conceded – 15 

*Stats courtesy of Opta

Champions League final odds 

Winning:

Liverpool – 5/4

Real Madrid – 3/4 

Champions League final tickets 

Tickets for Champions League final have all been allocated.

There are still corporate hospitality tickets on sale on UEFA’s website with prices starting from €3,200 (roughly £2,819) per person.

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