That half time corner thing was bizarre. That is not a normal action from a referee. To do it in the Champions League final against a team who have scored the most goals from corners is absurd.

Tomorrow’s a new day. And it’s the one day we can all celebrate everything they achieved this year. Then they’re off to the World Cup. Crazy stuff. But hey, at least no Super Cup for us now?

On this, I think there’s enough room for no overturn. But it should be given on pitch. From what the referee saw, how can you not give a foul? It’s refereeing on the assumption that VAR can correct you. But that’s not what they are instructed to do.

Kai’s goal. What a clutch moment. And the way we froze them out after that. So impressive. The team did so well.

Arteta is, above all else, a pragmatist. He takes what he has and works out the way to maximise the chances of winning. Today he coached the perfect match. We conceded one goal: a mistake by our third choice right back against the world’s best left winger.

There’s an ancient proverb that feels strangely appropriate: ‘Sometimes the referee’s a cunt.’

We won on open play goals.

You can’t buy class. Or European football. 🚮

And hey, we needed to leave room for a sequel.

This team will play a lot of finals.

I remember feeling nothing but pride after full time in Paris 20 years ago. I imagine that’s still there, but this time it would not have been a victory for the underdogs had we won. Criticise our style, but we are basically as good a team as there is in world football.

The best team in the world managed to score one penalty against us in 120 minutes. We go into next season fearing no one.

We did not lose a game in the Champions League all season until a penalty shootout in which we lost both coin tosses. Sometimes you are just unlucky.

We beat one out of two infinitely wealthy sportscasting projects this season. Not bad. It’s football’s failing, not ours.

We will be back and we will be better.

We have a parade to get ready for. Check your privilege if you’re unhappy with that season.

I’d have Raya take a penalty ahead of Gabi, to be honest. But he has all the belief in the world.

Will we be allowed penalties too?

Look, it’s a duel, and Madueke absolutely won it.

I can only assume they think Madueke’s fouled Mendes. It’s very, very generous if so.

Players need to get that out of their heads and concentrate.

No that’s not right.

Don’t mind that from Noni. He’s scored direct this season. Fine margins.

Myles did us all proud. Now it’s Eze’s time.

This is where having the deepest squad in the world should count in our favour.

If we win this, it’s an amazing bonus on a great season. Just try to enjoy this. … 😬🫣

He ain’t no Kai

Lads. We’ve still got Eze and Merino on the bench.

Takes it right footed. Useful ability. How do you deal with that as a keeper.

Where’s PGMOL when you need them…

They kicked the ball away and made a tactical foul stop an attack. We get the first yellow for a throw in.

My young daughter explaining to her friend as to why Saka’s lack of attacking threat is not the point, and that the defensive solidity is what he’s contributing to. She’s been Artetafied.

Not listening to any criticism of any player. That was a textbook first half. Press, score, defend.

Maybe the second half can start with a corner?

My wife has gone for a walk. It’s too much 😭

That half time whistle was born out of the English football media moaning about set pieces all season.

NOT LIKE THAT

After throwing the ball away earlier, Ruiz is now setting up Raya’s goal kicks and complaining to the referee.

Could we get that Celtic ref and just blow for full time?

Be still my heart

The drummer from the killers once nearly took my eye out.

Anyone else getting massive time delay of audio on TNT?!

😭

Well, it’s a mixed bag. And what a bench.

Yeah it’s started to hit me.

TNT’s coverage of the Champions League Final begins with Steven Gerrard talking about Liverpool’s next manager.