Liverpool vs Real Madrid

2023 - 2 - 22

What next for Liverpool after Champions League humiliation against ... (CNN)

What next for Liverpool after Champions League humiliation against Real Madrid? By Matias Grez, CNN. Published 5:10 AM EST, Wed February ...

It might only be the end of February, but Liverpool’s season – for all intents and purposes – is already over. It’s certainly not an impossible task, with Liverpool seven points behind Tottenham in fourth, but with two games in hand. The first goal, we became slightly passive higher up the pitch and we were not chasing them where we had to chase them. “It was exactly how we wanted to play, we caused them problems all over the place, we were really in the game with a super intense start. we can change five times [substitutes], we can keep the rhythm, but then the first situation pretty much … “I think the whole first half was good, besides the [Real] goals.

Three talking points ahead of Liverpool vs Real Madrid | UEFA ... (Madrid Universal)

The UEFA Champions League nights are celebrated and perceived differently in Madrid. For any normal club, the prestigious competition brings with it an aura ...

Given their resilience and mental fortitude, it is difficult to imagine any team in the world pulling a comeback over the kings of comebacks. After all, the away goals rule meant that the rival would have to put four goals past them in the reverse fixture to make a comeback. It thus becomes vital for Ancelotti’s men to ride on the high and keep their momentum going until they see off the Merseyside team for good. Vinicius Jr is a world-class player on his day and belongs among the elite wingers of football. Vinicius Jr scored twice to level the score before Eder Militao gave his side the lead early in the second half with a strong header. [Real Madrid mercilessly butchered Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool](https://madriduniversal.com/liverpool-2-5-real-madrid-player-ratings/) on Tuesday night in front of the local fans in a UEFA Champions League classic. The second, and most probable option, appears to be the inclusion of Dani Ceballos. The veteran has enjoyed hunting in Europe for years now, but his run last season made a mockery of the elite event. The Merengues may not be in their best moment, but the Champions League never fails to awaken the beast inside. The dilemma on the night will be related to the third midfielder. Last season’s run in the event is a testament to the same, as Los Blancos pulled off sensational comebacks over PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool on their way to glory. The men in white have owned the European competitions in recent years.

Thibaut Courtois delivers dig at Liverpool in painful reality check ... (Evening Standard)

The goalkeeper, who did not cover himself in glory at Anfield, was sure to remind the Reds that they are not the team they once were.

"But tonight with a 5-2 when you see the game, they are pretty good in counter-attacking... “I think Carlo [Ancelotti] thinks the tie is over - and I think it as well in the moment,” Klopp said. [But] Liverpool are not the team of last year, to be honest.

L'Equipe have released their player ratings for Liverpool vs Real ... (GiveMeSport)

The Reds raced into an early 2-0 lead thanks to a brilliant flicked finish by Darwin Nunez before Mohamed Salah capatalised on Thibaut Courtois' mistake. But ...

The author of an exceptional goal, a lucky one and an assist for Karim Benzema." "If he did not receive many balls to express his technical finesse, he always played fair. His first was a terrific finish as he cut inside in the penalty area and curled a brilliant effort past his compatriot, Alisson. Not great enough to claim a rare 10/10. Within 10 minutes of the restart, it was 4-2 as Karim Benzema's shot was deflected past Alisson. L'Equipe wrote: "Jurgen Klopp will undoubtedly regret having established him in place of [Joel] Matip.

Vinicius Jr discovers ruthless edge to thrive as Real Madrid's game ... (The Independent)

The Brazilian scored twice and was involved in two more of the five goals Real Madrid scored against Liverpool.

The Brazilian has promised to continue dancing in celebration, come what may in response. It was certainly on show as he pushed Real first back into the game, then in front in it. It’s 18 goals across all competitions in 22/23 - not to mention one scored and a couple assisted at the World Cup in Qatar for his national team. None have resulted in any kind of sentence for a supporter. Nobody has been charged for the figure hung off a bridge. Vini’s scoring was done at this point, but his influence certainly wasn’t: he won the free-kick for Real’s third and put Karim Benzema’s second more or less on a plate after again surging away from defenders. LaLiga has punished precisely zero clubs for any racist incidents, claiming they do not have the authority. In February, [more racist insults ](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/vinicius-junior-ap-spain-madrid-spanish-b2276572.html)were aimed his way against Mallorca. [A 5-2 win over Liverpool ](/sport/football/liverpool-real-madrid-score-result-champions-league-b2286885.html)barely begins to tell the story of a ludicrous, exhilarating, error-strewn game at Anfield, but the high scoreline certainly points to one aspect being true: the level of finishing was extremely high. Nearly two months after the game. It was he who found the first gaps through the cluttered, though not necessarily organised, Liverpool defence. let’s hope he can continue in this vein.”

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Vinicius, Modric plot Reds' drubbing at ... (News9 Live)

No one in their wildest dreams would have thought that Liverpool would be battered 2-5 by defending Uefa Champions League champions Real Madrid at their ...

I love the way Case [Casemiro] defends, the way Luka [Modric] runs with the ball, Toni’s [Kroos’s] passes and the lungs of Fede Valverde,” mentioned Camavinga in an exclusive interview with the Guardian. But it was Modric in the middle, who was creating magic. But Los Blancos xG of 1.06 in the second half, to Liverpool’s merely 0.07, suggests how superior they were in threat creation. The English defender looked out of place and could have done much better. Liverpool had an xG of 1.9 in the first half, way superior to Real’s 0.58. I think I’d take his place at the moment.” The Reds started the game on a high, netting two in a matter of 17 minutes, through Darwin Nunez and Mohammed Salah. Vinicius was at the forefront of things. “I think Carlo (Ancelotti) thinks the tie is over – and I think it as well in the moment,” Klopp’s fair assessment of Liverpool’s 2-5 dribbling. Just minutes later, Courtois succumbed to the high press of Salah, and ended up conceding another goal. Again, he couldn’t anticipate Luka Modric’s ball inside the box and failed to cover the goalscorer Eder Militao. But things went downhill from there, when Vinicius Junior scored in the 21st and 36th minute.