Spanish Clubs

Well, Zinedine Zidane went and did it again. Despite everyone constantly doubting his managerial credentials and tactical know-how, Zidane won his third straight UEFA Champions League title on Saturday, becoming the first manager to win the European Cup three times in a row.

Zidane now officially stands alone as the greatest “rookie” manager ever — meaning the Frenchman’s success in his first-ever major coaching role has been unrivaled throughout history. 

Early in the second half of Saturday's Champions League final, Liverpool fans were still hot over Sergio Ramos' controversial tackle that knocked Mo Salah out of the game. Ironically, the focus on Salah might have detracted from the attention given to a Sergio Ramos elbow on Liverpool keeper Loris Karius.

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In this week's installment of "Dropping Bombs Casual AF," Cristiano Ronaldo hinted that he may soon leave Real Madrid. Speaking with reporters immediately after the Champions League final, he said, "Now to enjoy, and in the next few days I will give an answer to the fans that they are on my side. It was very nice to be in Madrid."

Two Loris Karius mistakes gifted Real Madrid a pair of goals in the Champions League Final, and those proved to be the difference in the game. After a cagey first half in which Sergio Ramos took out Mo Salah, Karim Benzema took advantage of Karius' lapse in judgment and opened the scoring for Real Madrid.

Only moments after Sadi Mane saved the life (and dignity) of Liverpool keeper Loris Karius with a second-half equalizer, Gareth Bale came off the bench as the ultimate super sub and did this (with Titanic music for extra effect):

Gareth Bale's goal is better with Titanic music pic.twitter.com/Tp3xOKXui1

Liverpool now must beat the two time defending Champions League winners with its star Mo Salah injured and out of the game. Sergio Ramos hooked his left arm onto Salah's right arm and fell on top of him, with both his and Salah's weight jamming Salah's shoulder into the ground.

There's no denying that tensions are high heading into the Champions League final tomorrow in Kyiv, but Liverpool and Real Madrid fans are reminding us of how soccer can bring people together for good. 

The CRIS Cancer Foundation filmed Liverpool and Real Madrid fans singing Liverpool's anthem, "You'll Never Walk Alone."