Peter Schmeichel hits back at Jamie Carragher after making Man United Champions League jibe
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel could not resist biting back at Jamie Carragher after the latter aimed a dig at Manchester United following Saturday's Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Liverpool were beaten 1-0 in Paris, courtesy of Vinicius Jr's 59th minute tap-in. The Brazilian's strike was enough to clinch a 14th European Cup crown for Madrid, ending Liverpool's hopes of completing a historic treble, a week after their quadruple hopes were dashed in the Premier League.
The Anfield outfit had won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup earlier in the season, beating Chelsea on penalties in both finals, meaning the Champions League final represented their chance to win all three cup competitions they had entered.
However, they failed to find a way past an inspired Thibaut Courtois between the sticks. READ MORE: Manchester United confirm Andy O'Boyle as deputy football director Despite being beaten, manager Jurgen Klopp refused to be too downbeat, urging the club's supporters to start booking their hotels for next season's final in Istanbul.
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