GETTY Loris Karius was at fault for two goals as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1
The shot-stopper made two huge errors as Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev on Saturday night. The first mistake from Karius saw him roll the ball straight against Karim Benzema and it trickled in. Sadio Mane swiftly equalised before Gareth Bale struck a phenomenal overhead kick to put Madrid back in front. And Bale secured Madrid’s third Champions League crown in succession when Karius failed to stop his 30-yard effort despite being straight at the keeper.
GETTY David James made a number of errors during his career
It’s been reported that Karius will never play for the Reds again with Jurgen Klopp rumoured to be after Roma goalie Allison. But former Liverpool goalkeeper David James, himself known for making occasional errors, has backed the German to come good. “He’s got time on his side for sure,” James told the Daily Mirror. “He’s a talented goalkeeper. Unfortunately, it was a Champions League final where it didn’t quite go right for him.
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