Real Madrid v Liverpool - The CL Preview (5-2 from 1st leg)
My supporting naivety led me to predict a 3-1 home win in the first leg. The early stages had me nodding at my footballing wisdom, until Real Madrid found out just how bad the Reds can be. All teams can have moments of desire and periods of good fortune, but class will often prevail. The visitors were a level apart when they woke up, thereby embarking on a rampage of Anfield away goals.
With the second leg just around the …
Champions League Final: Liverpool Preview & Prediction
Liverpool head into the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday aiming to clinch their third trophy of the season.
The Reds have won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup this term, but narrowly missed out on the Premier League title after being pipped by Manchester City last weekend.
However, claiming their seventh European crown would be a fantastic way to end what has undoubtedly been a memorable campaign. Read on as we preview the final.
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Liverpool v Real Madrid Preview - Opposition Scouting Report
From Champions League group stage debutants Ludogorets Razgrad, to the most successful team in the history of the competition, Real Madrid; Liverpool’s return to the European elite has thrown up a mixed bag of a group which will see the defending champions roll up at Anfield on Wednesday evening.
It should be one of those European nights at Anfield, but given Liverpool’s recent defensive troubles the game will be approached with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. These feelings are …