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England soccer legends, Rio Ferdinand and Alan Shearer have reacted to Real Madrid first half disallowed goal in the encounter versus Liverpool in UEFA champions League final played at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.
Recall that French striker Karim Benzema had scored for Real Madrid at the tail end of the first half but the goal was ruled out for offside
Benzema controlled nicely in the box and then took a couple of touches before trying to round Liverpool goalkeeper, Alisson Becker.
Benzema lost control of the ball, but Ibrahima Konate and Alisson made a mess of the clearance.
Three players then challenged for the ball and it came back to Benzema who slotted past Alisson.
The linesman raised his flag for offside, but replays showed Fabinho got the last touch before Benzema’s strike.
In his reaction, former Manchester United defender Ferdinand said: “I still don’t understand it. If I am a Real Madrid player, I am going bananas.”
Also reacting on the disallowed goal Shearer said on BBC Radio 5 Live: “I can’t work that one out because it looked like it came off Fabinho to reach Benzema.
“It was typical Real Madrid, they do concede chances and if you don’t take them, they punish you with the ability they have upfront.
“The run in behind was exceptional and he could have scored earlier. Liverpool got away with one there.”