Liverpool have finally sealed their place in the Champions League final this summer, after a dramatic defeat over Villarreal.
The Reds began the match at the Estadio de la Ceramica with a 2-0 lead on aggregate. Thanks to three more goals this evening, Jurgen Klopp has led his team to a third Champions League final and his fourth European final as Liverpool boss.
UEFA confirmed earlier this year that this season’s Champions League final has been moved to Paris from St Petersburg - following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A statement from UEFA in February confirmed the change of venue following an 'extraordinary meeting' of its executive committee.
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The Champions League final was set to be played at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg on May 28 after last year's showdown between Chelsea and Manchester City was moved to Portugal. But after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, UEFA have now made the decision to strip St Petersburg of the showpiece event and move it to the Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
The final will take place as initially scheduled - on Saturday, May 28, at 9pm.
As coronavirus cases remain in flux across the globe, there are a number of rules anyone travelling to Paris - as well as any other part of France - must follow. France has had some of the strictest restrictions in the world until recently.
The country has been plunged into lockdown three times, and some restrictions were recently reintroduced after cases rose steadily again. What you must do before entering France depends on your vaccination status.
Fully vaccinated travellers aged 12 and above must provide proof of vaccination status on entry to France. As of March 31, travellers from the UK aged 12 and above who are not fully vaccinated need to provide a negative PCR test result taken within 72 hours or an antigen test result taken within 48 hours pre-departure.
All children under 12 are exempt from covid travel restrictions in France. Travellers may also be asked to complete a passenger locator form before boarding.
Brits travelling to France must also make sure their passports meet the following requirements:
- Your passport must be less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
- Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Upon arrival in France, face masks must be worn on public transport and in all health establishments. This is the case for all people aged six and above, unless you are medically exempt.
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