Salah and Origi end Klopp's rotten run in Champions League finals

Liverpool are champions of Europe for the first time since that famous night in Istanbul in 2005 thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi as well as a solid defensive display on a hot night in the Spanish capital. It is also the first Champions League final Klopp has won after losing the last two finals he has been in. 

Jurgen Klopp's side got off to the perfect start. Sissoko was controversially penalised for intercepting Mane's close range pass with his arm after just 24 seconds despite the fact the ball was scooped at him from close range. In addition, the ball hit his chest first before going onto his arm. It certainly did not look a penalty, but the Slovenian referee, Damir Skomina, pointed to the spot. The Dutch VAR confirmed his colleague's decision and Salah made no mistake from 12 yards sending the ball down the middle. 

Despite that, Tottenham played positively and dominated possession and territory for most of the first half. Sissoko hit an effort over after nine minutes, but they struggled to create many clear openings. Pochettino, the Spurs coach, was also frustrated early on by Matip avoiding a booking for a bad challenge on Kane and despite their attacks, they were denied by Alexander-Arnold and Robertson.

Liverpool played more direct, but actually had the more dangerous chances. Alexander-Arnold had the first clear opportunity after 17 minutes when Henderson laid the ball off to him, but his strike whistled past Lloris' right hand post. Seconds later, a fan ran onto the pitch and her night's entertainment finished early. Alexander-Arnold was not distracted though and he ended a highly dangerous 30 yard run by Son down Liverpool's right. Salah then hit an effort wide after holding off Vertonghen, but the first period was fairly equal. 

Spurs continued to look for an equaliser, but they struggled to make use of their 65% possession. In fact, Lloris was called into action and had to tip over a 25 yard strike from Robertson over the bar seven minutes before half-time. Vertonghen picked up an injury to his elbow, but he was able to continue. The only chance the Londoners had was an Eriksen chance, but it went wayward.

In the second half, Spurs started postively, but they were poor in the final third. Eriksen made a charging run and then he passed to Winks on the other flank, but he was halted by Robertson as he tried to get into the area. In fact, Liverpool came close to scoring through Salah, but Vertonghen saved the day. 

Tottenham continued to enjoy 63% possession, but Liverpool,were never really threatened. Milner actually had a great chance after 69 minutes to make it two. Mane started it, he beat Eriksen with ease and then he passed it to Salah inside the box. Salah then fed Milner, but the ex-Manchester City man was unable to find the target. A minute later, Alisson sent a powerful kick down to play in Salah and then his pass to Mane almost saw the Sengalese fouled inside the penalty area. 

In the last 15 minutes, there was a late flurry from Spurs, but Liverpool were able to hold on. Alli headed over the bar from a Kieron Trippier cross from outside the six yard box and then they had a double chance seconds later after Son saw a 30 yard strike saved and then Moura was denied by Alisson on the rebound. Eriksen was then denied by Alisson two minutes later, but when Liverpool were on the back foot, Origi killed off the game with three minutes of normal time left. 

Milner delivered the corner which was half cleared, Van Dijk saw a shot blocked and then there was a bit of head tennis on the edge of the area. Liverpool wanted a penalty for handball by Vertonghen, but the ball broke to Matip who passed to Origi. The Belgian hit a shot across Lloris and into the far corner. Spurs then threw the kitchen sink in stoppage time and Rose, Son and Kane all shot at the Liverpool keeper, but only Son's effort only really caused him any problems.

Pochettino, who may have taken charge of his last game for the club, will surely be questioned on his substitutes. Neither Lucas Moura nor Llorente, their saviours in the semi-final, were brought on until the 65th minute and 82nd minute. Far too late to make any impact and Kane was rather ineffective on his return from injury. Instead of bringing them on at half-time, Pochettino made no changes for a fair while and he watched his team's chances of winning the Champions League slip away from him.

For Klopp, it is his first Champions League after losing finals with Dortmund and Liverpool as well as a German Cup and Europa League final. It culminated what was a great season for Liverpool who would not have deserved to end the season trophyless. For Spurs, it is a sad end to what was a wonderful Champions League campaign, but for a variety of reasons, the final was one step too far for them.