Champions League final: Real Madrid v Liverpool Preview, Team News, Possible Line ups and Prediction
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Real Madrid will lock horns with Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 Final in Paris on Saturday. This is the second time they will face each other in the champions league final match after clashing in the 2017/18 season which saw the Los Blancos clinch the victory quite comfortably over Klopp’s Liverpool.
The world is waiting for the big game as they will witness two of the giants of Europe go head-to-head for the biggest competition in the European continent. Klopp’s side will be playing in their third final in five years making them one of the most successful clubs in the UEFA champions league whereas, Real Madrid will be looking to extend their tally to 14.
Let’s take a look at the preview, team news, and the possible lineups for tomorrow’s big clash in the UCL final.
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Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Preview
Liverpool recently ended their hope for the quadruple after Manchester City took away the Premier League title from them by just a point’s difference. They will go for the treble on Saturday night as they might also eye for revenge for the 2017/18 season final which saw the Merseyside lose 3-1 to Madrid.
They will play in their 10th Champions League final winning six of the previous finals recently winning the final in the 2018/19 season as they edged past Tottenham. The season has been a one to cherish for the fans in Red and another UCL title might be the icing on the cake after clinching the EFL Cup and FA Cup.
Real Madrid is the most successful club in the competition winning 13 champions league trophies as they look to their record-extending 14th title when they face Klopp’s men in Paris. The season has seen some of the greatest comebacks from Ancelotti’s side in the knockout stages which helped them reach the finals.
They eliminated PSG, Chelsea, and Manchester City on their road to the finals. The one in the semifinal second-leg has been the most special performance from the Spanish club as they pulled out a comeback from 3-5 to 6-5 to make it to Paris for the final day.
Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Team News
Jurgen Klopp will get a full squad to choose from as every player in the squad looks fit making it difficult for the coach to choose the best eleven ahead of their final clash against the Los Blancos. Thiago Alcantara sustained an Achilles injury in Liverpool’s final PL match against Wolves making it doubtful for his availability but he is seen in the training session as they start their preparation for the final.
Salah and Van Dijk are fit along with Fabinho who suffered a hamstring injury but returned to the training on Wednesday. Divock Origi won’t play his last game for Liverpool which might have been a fairy-tale ending for the Belgian.
Ancelotti also gets a fully fit team after David Alaba returned to training following his injury. The Los Blancos side will be available with players like Benzema, Modric, Kroos, Marcelo, Nacho, Militao, etc thus making it a perfect ending for all the players as they emerged as the La Liga champions.
However, it might not be a memorable farewell for Gareth Bale as the Welshman might be a spectator during the final match in Paris.
Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Possible Line-ups
Real Madrid Possible XI:
Goalkeeper- Thibaut Courtois;
Defenders- Nacho, Militao, Alaba, Mendy;
Midfielders- Kroos, Modric, Casemiro/Valverde;
Forward- Vinicius Jr., Benzema, Rodrygo
Liverpool Possible XI:
Goalkeeper- Alisson;
Defenders- Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson;
Midfielders- Henderson, Thiago, Fabinho;
Forward- Salah, Mane, Jota
Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Predictions
The Reds will be looking to continue their final-winning run continuing after they won the title in two of the previous finals in England. Klopp’s side might be the underdog in the final but they have the potential to beat one of the best clubs, Real Madrid, on their way to the 14th title. Liverpool will look to win the treble this season as they missed out on the quadruple.
While Real Madrid will be the favorites keeping their track record into consideration, Ancelotti’s men will produce one of the greatest fights to win their record-extending fourteenth UCL cup and the first in the last four years.
Prediction- Real Madrid 3-2 Liverpool after extra-time
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Aakash Sadhukhan
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