Liverpool were crowned the cup kings of Europe today after winning a fantastic UEFA Cup Final to complete an incredible treble.

The Reds beat Alaves 5-4 with a golden goal three minutes from the end of extra time in a sensational match to wrap up a mind-blowing hat-trick.

Gutted defender Delfi Geli Roura put through his own goal right at the death to hand Liverpool the UEFA Cup - on top of the FA Cup and Worthington Cup.

Millions of TV viewers are still getting their breath back today after the best European cup final in living memory.

Nine goals, two red cards, a golden strike, an own goal, a penalty, shambolic defending, almost two hours of pure high-octane drama, this match had it all.

Kop boss Gerard Houllier shook with emotion after his Anfield side sealed a stunning win after 117 minutes in Dortmund to win their first Euro trophy for 17 years.

The normally cool Frenchman said: "It's an historic day. I am so proud."

But Liverpool were keeping the champagne on ice as they gear up to face Charlton in a bid to seal a Champions League place.

Houllier said: "We will keep the celebrations until Sunday. As soon as Charlton is out of the way we can have a drink and enjoy it.

"We have to start again on Saturday, we want to be competing in the same competition as Manchester United and I know my players won't let themselves down, the Charlton game is too important.''

Markus Babbel and Steven Gerrard fired Liverpool two up inside 16 minutes against Spanish underdogs Alaves.

Daniel Ivan Alonso pulled one back before Gary McAllister converted a penalty to make it 3-1 at half-time.

Javi Moreno blasted a quickfire double after the break to rocket the battling Basque country team right back into it at 3-3.

Super-sub Robbie Fowler rifled the Merseysiders back ahead before ex-Manchester United star Jordi Cruyff equalised again with seconds left.

Alaves had both Mocelin Magno and Antonio Karmona sent off in extra time.

Then man-of-the-match McAllister curled in a superb free-kick with just three minutes left as a penalty shoot-out beckoned.

And poor Alaves defender Roura headed an own goal to cap almost 120 minutes of amazing football theatre - and complete Liverpool's staggering treble.