Liverpool already took a double lead three weeks ago against Real Madrid, in the Anfield stadium they already saw their team defeat the European champions and advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League at their own expense, but by halftime the visitors had already returned to 2:2, turned in the second half and eventually ran over 2 5: The English in the replay of the Champions League final, a result that should be enough for them even if they lose today in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu (Wednesday, 10:00 p.m.).
Despite the heroic result at Anfield, Real Madrid are not easy on their opponent and for them it is a rematch for the entire cup, even if they have a three-goal advantage and alongside the fact that they have advanced in 26 of the last 27 knockout meetings in which they won the first meeting – they were only eliminated against Ajax in 2018/19, when the Dutch won 1:4 after 2:1 to Real in the first match. Karim Benzema returned to the front for the Blancos, with the experienced Kroos and Modric starting in midfield alongside Tshoumani with Nacho this time manning the left-back position.
In Liverpool Jurgen Klopp came up with a very attacking formation with an attacking four that includes Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Mohamed Salah and Derwin Nunes. Konata in the center of defense next to Van Dijk.
the progress of the game
the vehicles
Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Nacho, Toni Kroos, Eduardo Camabinga, Luka Modric, Federico Valverde, Vinicius Jr., Karim Benzema.
Liverpool: Allison, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konata, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson, Fabinho, James Milner, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunes, Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota.