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.

A goal unlike any you'll ever see. 😱😱😱

Karim Benzema capitalizes on the terrible mistake to give Real Madrid a 1-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/QCN1UotNfe

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) May 26, 2018

Twitter lost it over Benzema's fantastic play.

What an absolute masterclass by Karim Benzema.

— Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM) May 26, 2018

.@Benzema is the first French player to score in a Champions League final since Zidane's famous strike in 2002! ⚽️🇫🇷#UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/lC46Q4Ddav

— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) May 26, 2018

Deal with it. 😎@benzema is #HereToCreate#X18 #UCLFinal pic.twitter.com/bLv2UwxFVu

— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) May 26, 2018

51' - GOAL! That is incredible from Karius, who looks to roll the ball to one of his defenders, but Karim Benzema is there to stick out a leg and deflect the ball over the line for the opening goal!

Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool#ChampionsLeagueFinal #KickOff

— KickOff Online (@KickOffMagazine) May 26, 2018

Liverpool: Weak goalkeeping for as long as anyone can remember.

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