Madrid confirmed as European aristocrats but Ronaldo remarks tar victory

Soccer Football - Champions League Final - Real Madrid v Liverpool - NSC Olympic Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine - May 26, 2018 Liverpool's Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson look dejected as they are awarded their runners up medals by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

KIEV (Reuters) - Real Madrid's third successive Champions League triumph rubber-stamped their recent hegemony in European football and underlined their status as a true super club but did not confirm them as one of the all-time great teams.

Zinedine Zidane's side showcased their grit and determination to win in their 3-1 win over Liverpool in Kiev, as well as their ultra-versatile squad.