Liverpool’s top scorer had to leave the pitch with 30 minutes gone at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium after falling awkwardly during a duel with Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos.
There had been nothing to choose between the teams until that point, with the scoreline deadlocked at 0-0.
It remained goalless until half-time, but Real eventually ran out 3-1 winners thanks to Karim Benzema’s opener, which was quickly cancelled out by Sadio Mane, and a brace from Gareth Bale.
And, speaking post-match in Kiev, Wijnaldum explained that Salah’s enforced withdrawal both hindered the Reds and aided Real.