Champions League final 2021-22: Real Madrid v Liverpool top 5 players to watch out for
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The most important game of the European club football season has arrived. The UEFA Champions League final will be held in Paris on Saturday. The opponents are also among the most successful teams in the tournament’s history, as Real Madrid, the 13-time champion, will face Liverpool, the six-time champion, in a rematch of the 2018 final.
Real Madrid appeared to be an elderly and declining team heading into the season. A La Liga championship and a place in the UCL climax, on the other hand, have defied expectations. Few anticipated this team to progress as far as it has in Europe’s premier club tournament, but there’s something about Los Blancos’ aura that has driven them to an incredible season full of comebacks and injury-time goals.
Five Players to watch out for in the Champions League Final
5. Vinicius Jr.
Vinicius Jr. will be the one to assist Benzema in carrying the weight up front. In 2021-22, the uber-talented Brazilian enjoyed a breakthrough season with Madrid, scoring 17 La Liga goals in 35 appearances. Vini had a very fruitful season with 13 assists.
His direct style of play and desire to run makes him a dangerous player, especially on the break. He might cause problems for the Reds if he can get into one-on-one encounters with Trent Alexander-Arnold. Oh, and Benzema will be waiting to pounce in the box. Klopp’s defenders will have to consider limiting him a priority because the two have had such a successful season together.
4. Luis Diaz
Without a question, the Colombian attacker has been the season’s biggest surprise. He’s only been at Anfield since January, but he’s already had an incredible impact. The majority of players, particularly international ones, require time to adjust, but Daz has been focused on it since Day One.
Without a question, the Colombian winger has been the season’s biggest surprise. He’s only been at Anfield since January, but he’s already had an incredible impact. The majority of players, particularly international ones, require time to adjust, but Daz has been focused on it since Day One.
3. Sadio Mane
Liverpool is a psychological monster to be reckoned with. Mane can chastise oppositions in the blink of an eye because he is agile, attentive, razor fast to reply, ice-cold, and unfazed. With his striking counterparts and both full-backs Trent and Roberston, he has developed an almost telepathic understanding. He’s gotten better as the season progressed, peaking right when it counted most.
What a year it’s been for him. In February, he helped Senegal win the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring the game-winning penalty and being named player of the tournament. In addition, he won the EFL Carabao Cup and the FA Cup. He has 23 goals in all competitions thus far, five of which have come in the Champions League.
2. Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah, the co-winner of the Premier League Golden Boot, is the driving force behind Liverpool’s attack. His mobility, ball control, and vision get him into the most dangerous situations, and he gives opponents nightmares all over the field.
Only Tottenham Hotspur’s Heung-Min Son has scored more Premier League goals this season. Salah also had the most assists in the league. Salah has 31 goals and 16 assists in 50 overall games this season. Salah was forced off in the 31st minute of the 2018 final due to injury. Mo’s memories will haunt him, and he will seek vengeance.
1. Karim Benzema
With 44 goals in 45 games, the Frenchman has been hammering them at 34 years old—another rock-solid campaign that powered Madrid to title celebrations and won the No. 9 well-deserved individual plaudits. His colleagues adore him, which contributes to his productivity.
He has performed admirably for Madrid on crucial occasions this season, particularly in the Champions League, and as a result, he is crucial to their chances in the final. Benzema has scored five goals in his previous five UCL games, including strikes against PSG, Chelsea, and Man City. Liverpool is also not slouched on defense, so we’re in for a treat.
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