Champions League final: Liverpool has the edge in blockbuster clash against Real Madrid
Liverpool and Real Madrid will face off in the Champions League final at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday.
There is no bigger game in club football than the UEFA Champions League final.
Six-time winners Liverpool will take on 13-time winners Real Madrid in the 66th edition of the European Cup final.
While Liverpool has dominated throughout the tournament and was a favourite since the beginning, Real Madrid has been down and out on many occasions, but made stunning comebacks to make it to the finals.
FORM GUIDE
LIVERPOOL
In their route to the final, Liverpool looked in control at all times. They were the Group B winners, defeated Inter Milan 2-1 (agg) in the Round of 16, before beating Benfica 6-4 (agg) in the quarters. In the semi-final, they won against Spanish side Villarreal comfortably by 5-2 (agg)
Sit back, relax and enjoy all of our goals on the road to Paris ?⚽#UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/czwvcV7dlI
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 26, 2022
They finished second in the English Premier League, just one points behind champions Manchester City. The club coached by Jurgen Klopp won the FA Cup and the League Cup, two of the most prestigious tournaments in England after the Premier League.
Most recent form (all competitions): WWDWDW
REAL MADRID
Real Madrid, on their route to the summit clash with Liverpool, were on and off with the form but they never gave up. They were the Group D winners before beating the French Champions PSG 3-2 (agg) in the Round of 16 and registering a come-from-behind victory against defending champions Chelsea in the quarters. They were almost out of the tournament in the semis against Manchester City, but made a stunning comeback to score three late goals.
?️➡️?? THE ROAD TO PARIS.#APorLa14 | #UCL pic.twitter.com/JgaW8jGS2x
— Real Madrid C.F. ???? (@realmadriden) May 27, 2022
They also became the Spanish Champions by winning the La Liga title this year.
Most recent form (all competitions): DDWLWW
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE RECORD
Winners:
Real Madrid: 13
Liverpool: 6
RECORD IN THE FINALS
Liverpool
Played: 9
Won: 6
Lost: 3
Most recent appearance: 2019, Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham
⏪ Madrid 2019: When Liverpool became six-time winners ??
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 27, 2022
⚽️ Salah, Origi@LFC | #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/DeJIDacTJa
Real Madrid
Played: 16
Won: 13
Lost: 3
Most recent appearance: 2018, Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool
Gareth Bale scores two goals - including a stunning overhead kick - as Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win the Champions League, #OTD in 2018 ?@realmadriden | #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/dFWvnAPCkz
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 26, 2022
PROBABLE XIs
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Mane, Luis Diaz
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Eder Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Junior
WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH
Date and timing: The kick-off time in India is 12:30 AM IST on May 29 (Sunday).
TV channels: The UEFA Champions League final will be telecast live on Sony Ten 2 (English) and Sony Ten 3 (Hindi).
Live streaming of the Liverpool vs Real Madrid match will be available on SonyLIV's website and app.
If Liverpool wins the final, this will be their third title this season, making it the club's best season under Klopp. If Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid gets the better of Liverpool, it would be a great achievement considering that the team is in a transition phase and doesn't have the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos in the squad.