WHAT THEY SAID

Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid keeper, said: “I feel sorry for @ LFC fans and the way they were treated. I hope everyone got home safe!”

Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool player and Sky TV pundit, said: “Tough one to take last night but credit to Real Madrid, their name was on the cup after the CL run they’ve been on. @LFC have lost 4/63 this season so you can’t really ask for much more than that. Friends & family tear gassed on the way out, shocking set-up @UEFA” Gary Lineker, former England striker and Match of the Day presenter, said: “I’m not sure it’s possible to have a more poorly organised event if you tried. Absolutely shambolic and dangerous. @UEFAcom”

Kelly Cates, TV presenter, said: “Absolutely shambolic at the Stade de France. No way in, no way of knowing which way to go. Stay safe if you’re heading in. It has the potential to be very dangerous.”

Sir Kenny Dalglish, former Liverpool player and manager (top, laying a wreath for the victims of Heysel before the game), said: “The Liverpool fans are special. The way they were treated by authorities was an absolute joke. Nobody should ever be afraid to go to a football game. Thank you to everyone who came to Paris. The Fan Park was unbelievable. I hope you all get home safe. What a season! ” Jim Beglin, ex-Liverpool player, said: “Post-match last night was the scariest I’ve ever experienced. Organised gangs set about mugging departing fans. We ran a gauntlet of thuggery on our way to the Metro. Not a police officer in sight. Witnessed so many ambush attacks on unsuspecting attendees. Reprehensible @UEFA” Jason McAteer, former Liverpool player, said: “Last night was disgusting. My son attacked my wife mugged @UEFAcom very accountable as well as ground stewards and French police. Hope everyone is getting out of this shitshow safely. #LFC #LFCFamily”

John Aldridge, Liverpool legend, had been at the game and tweeted a video from an airport with the message “Good riddance!!!”