• Alisson 7/10. The measure of a good keeper is how alert they are when they have little to do. The Brazilian was called into action in the 80th minute with two saves, before stopping Eriksen’s free-kick. AFP
    Alisson 7/10. The measure of a good keeper is how alert they are when they have little to do. The Brazilian was called into action in the 80th minute with two saves, before stopping Eriksen’s free-kick. AFP
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold 7/10. Carried his usual threat going forward, although his supply wasn’t often rewarded. Handled Son Heung-min well in defence. Getty Images
    Trent Alexander-Arnold 7/10. Carried his usual threat going forward, although his supply wasn’t often rewarded. Handled Son Heung-min well in defence. Getty Images
  • Joel Matip 7/10. Strong and assured in the heart of defence, and played a key role in the second goal. AP Photo
    Joel Matip 7/10. Strong and assured in the heart of defence, and played a key role in the second goal. AP Photo
  • Virgil van Dijk 7/10. His typically calm and composed self to handle Tottenham’s attacks. His influence on Liverpool’s backline is immeasurable. Reuters
    Virgil van Dijk 7/10. His typically calm and composed self to handle Tottenham’s attacks. His influence on Liverpool’s backline is immeasurable. Reuters
  • Andy Robertson 7/10. Left-back was not as buccaneering as usual, but did threaten when going forward. Kept Tottenham’s attacks down his flank at bay. Getty Images
    Andy Robertson 7/10. Left-back was not as buccaneering as usual, but did threaten when going forward. Kept Tottenham’s attacks down his flank at bay. Getty Images
  • Jordan Henderson 7/10. Typical Henderson performance: tireless running, interceptions, commitment, and enough quality on the ball to keep Liverpool ticking. A captain’s display on the biggest of stages. Getty Images
    Jordan Henderson 7/10. Typical Henderson performance: tireless running, interceptions, commitment, and enough quality on the ball to keep Liverpool ticking. A captain’s display on the biggest of stages. Getty Images
  • Fabinho 6/10. The Brazilian had a good, if not great, game. Did not hit the heights that have seen him become a colossus for Liverpool in recent months.
    Fabinho 6/10. The Brazilian had a good, if not great, game. Did not hit the heights that have seen him become a colossus for Liverpool in recent months.
  • Georginio Wijnaldum 6/10. Liverpool’s best midfielder this season did not have the same impact on the final as he did in the semi-final. A controlled performance before being subbed. Press Association
    Georginio Wijnaldum 6/10. Liverpool’s best midfielder this season did not have the same impact on the final as he did in the semi-final. A controlled performance before being subbed. Press Association
  • Mohamed Salah 7/10. Scored with his first touch from the penalty spot. Did well to stretch Spurs but was unable to apply his usual levels of attacking brilliance. Reuters
    Mohamed Salah 7/10. Scored with his first touch from the penalty spot. Did well to stretch Spurs but was unable to apply his usual levels of attacking brilliance. Reuters
  • Roberto Firmino 5/10. Similar to Kane’s situation for Tottenham, Firmino looked off the pace and was clearly not fully fit having been rushed back into the side after an injury absence. AP Photo
    Roberto Firmino 5/10. Similar to Kane’s situation for Tottenham, Firmino looked off the pace and was clearly not fully fit having been rushed back into the side after an injury absence. AP Photo
  • Sadio Mane 7/10. Whether it was an act of ingenuity or luck, Mane’s cross that hit Sissoko’s arm for the penalty gave Liverpool the immediate advantage. Caused Trippier concerns without dominating his marker. Reuters
    Sadio Mane 7/10. Whether it was an act of ingenuity or luck, Mane’s cross that hit Sissoko’s arm for the penalty gave Liverpool the immediate advantage. Caused Trippier concerns without dominating his marker. Reuters
  • SUBS: Divock Origi (for Firmino, 58mins) 7/10. Another of Liverpool’s semi-final heroes, Origi stepped up again in the final to score the goal that assured his club a sixth European Cup. Reuters
    SUBS: Divock Origi (for Firmino, 58mins) 7/10. Another of Liverpool’s semi-final heroes, Origi stepped up again in the final to score the goal that assured his club a sixth European Cup. Reuters
  • James Milner (for Wijnaldum, 62mins) 6/10. Usual committed displayed from the midfielder and had a chance creep past the post. Getty Images
    James Milner (for Wijnaldum, 62mins) 6/10. Usual committed displayed from the midfielder and had a chance creep past the post. Getty Images
  • Joe Gomez (for Mane, 90mins) 5/10. Came on to help see home the win, little time to impact the game. Getty Images
    Joe Gomez (for Mane, 90mins) 5/10. Came on to help see home the win, little time to impact the game. Getty Images

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Liverpool's defence holds firm as Harry Kane struggles for Spurs: Champions League final player ratings

As the dust settles on the final at the Wanda Metropolitano, we take a look at how each player fared in Madrid

Jon Turner

June 02, 2019

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Liverpool won a sixth European Cup on Saturday night following a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Uefa Champions League final.

Mohamed Salah put the Reds in front from the penalty spot after just two minutes following Moussa Sissoko's handball after 22 seconds.

The second goal did not come until three minutes before full time when substitute Divock Origi doubled Liverpool's lead.

As the dust settles on the final at the Wanda Metropolitano, we take a look at how each player fared in Madrid.

For the Liverpool player ratings, click or swipe through the photo gallery above. For the Tottenham player ratings, click or swipe through the photo gallery below.

  • Hugo Lloris 6/10. Blameless for conceding from the penalty spot after just two minutes, but was never assured throughout, although he did save well against Trent Alexander-Arnold. AP Photo
    Hugo Lloris 6/10. Blameless for conceding from the penalty spot after just two minutes, but was never assured throughout, although he did save well against Trent Alexander-Arnold. AP Photo
  • Kieran Trippier 5/10. Was never comfortable against Sadio Mane but at the same time was not schooled by the Liverpool winger. Did not offer enough in attack. AP Photo
    Kieran Trippier 5/10. Was never comfortable against Sadio Mane but at the same time was not schooled by the Liverpool winger. Did not offer enough in attack. AP Photo
  • Toby Alderweireld 7/10. Steady and composed at the heart of the Tottenham defence. Handled Roberto Firmino and Liverpool’s attacks well. EPA
    Toby Alderweireld 7/10. Steady and composed at the heart of the Tottenham defence. Handled Roberto Firmino and Liverpool’s attacks well. EPA
  • Jan Vertonghen 7/10. Like his fellow Belgian centre-back partner, was solid and secure. Covered Danny Rose well on the left-flank when needed. AFP
    Jan Vertonghen 7/10. Like his fellow Belgian centre-back partner, was solid and secure. Covered Danny Rose well on the left-flank when needed. AFP
  • Danny Rose 6/10. Looked lively and full of energy but did not offer enough end product. Nutmegging Mohamed Salah deserves a mention. AP Photo
    Danny Rose 6/10. Looked lively and full of energy but did not offer enough end product. Nutmegging Mohamed Salah deserves a mention. AP Photo
  • Harry Winks 7/10. Another controlled and measured performance on the biggest of stages for the Tottenham Academy graduate. Tidy in possession and distribution. Getty Images
    Harry Winks 7/10. Another controlled and measured performance on the biggest of stages for the Tottenham Academy graduate. Tidy in possession and distribution. Getty Images
  • Moussa Sissoko 6/10. Started the final in the worst possible way by conceding the penalty with his raised arm after just 22 seconds. For the rest of the 89 minutes and 38 seconds, he played quite well. AP Photo
    Moussa Sissoko 6/10. Started the final in the worst possible way by conceding the penalty with his raised arm after just 22 seconds. For the rest of the 89 minutes and 38 seconds, he played quite well. AP Photo
  • Christian Eriksen 6/10. The midfielder is often central to Tottenham’s success, but only showed moments of brilliance in Madrid. Getty Images
    Christian Eriksen 6/10. The midfielder is often central to Tottenham’s success, but only showed moments of brilliance in Madrid. Getty Images
  • Dele Alli 5/10. An ineffective display by the England midfielder. Had three of his side’s best chances – all were wasted. AP Photo
    Dele Alli 5/10. An ineffective display by the England midfielder. Had three of his side’s best chances – all were wasted. AP Photo
  • Harry Kane 4/10. The decision to rush him back into the side backfired after a lengthy injury absence. Did well bringing others into play but carried little goal threat. EPA
    Harry Kane 4/10. The decision to rush him back into the side backfired after a lengthy injury absence. Did well bringing others into play but carried little goal threat. EPA
  • Son Heung-min 7/10. The only Tottenham player to pose a constant danger. The South Korean’s pace and trickery kept Liverpool’s defence on their toes. AP Photo
    Son Heung-min 7/10. The only Tottenham player to pose a constant danger. The South Korean’s pace and trickery kept Liverpool’s defence on their toes. AP Photo
  • SUBS: Lucas Moura (for Winks, 66mins) 6/10. Tottenham’s semi-final hero had the chance to level in the 85th minute. Should have started instead of Kane. AFP
    SUBS: Lucas Moura (for Winks, 66mins) 6/10. Tottenham’s semi-final hero had the chance to level in the 85th minute. Should have started instead of Kane. AFP
  • Eric Dier (for Sissoko, 74min) 5/10. Made little impact on the game and was too slow to react for the second goal. Reuters
    Eric Dier (for Sissoko, 74min) 5/10. Made little impact on the game and was too slow to react for the second goal. Reuters
  • Fernando Llorente (for Alli, 82min) 5/10. There was to be no repeat of his game-changing contributions against Ajax. Little time to affect the game. AP Photo
    Fernando Llorente (for Alli, 82min) 5/10. There was to be no repeat of his game-changing contributions against Ajax. Little time to affect the game. AP Photo
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