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Real Madrid wins third straight UEFA Champions League title

Twitter Lost It Over Karim Benzema's Opening Goal in UCL Final

Benzema scored by blocking the ball as Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius rolled it out.

Real Madrid scored first in the UCL Final after an unlikely play by Karim Benzema.

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius went to roll the ball back onto the field when Benzema stuck his foot out and blocked the throw, sending it into the net.

The crazy play put Real Madrid up 1-0 only 10 minutes into the second half. 

Real Madrid capitalized on their early lead by quickly scoring again with a bicycle kick from Gareth Bale, putting them up 2-1.

Twitter lost it over Benzema's fantastic play.

Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 to claim the Champions League title.

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