CL: Liverpool keeper Karius says sorry to fans for goof-ups in final

51st minute: Liverpool 'keeper Karius Loris looks on after his throw is intercepted by Karim Benzema, who scores to give Real a 1-0 lead and 83rd minute: A long range effort by Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale is punched by Karius into his own net as Real take a 3-1 lead

Heart-broken Loris Karius, 24, has apologised to Liverpool after his costly mistakes condemned the Reds to defeat 1-3 defeat in the Champions League against Real Madrid. First, Karius saw his throw intercepted by Madrid striker Karim Benzema for a bizarre opening goal.

Then, the German made a mess of Gareth Bale's long-ranger, punching it into his own net, as Real went 3-1 up. "I lost my team the game. I'm sorry for everyone - the team, the club - that the mistakes cost dearly. I let my team down. These goals cost us the title," Karius told TalkSport.

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