Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview and Line Up 2022

Europe’s most prestigious competition is coming to its fag end, with Real Madrid and Liverpool left to battle it out in the final. Both sides have played some amazing football up to this point and were a part of the thrilling semi-final matches.

Real Madrid on one hand, with the help of Rodrygo’s late goal, sank Manchester City’s chances (6-5 on aggregate) while Liverpool cruised past Villareal (5-2) in the semi-finals.

Stakes would be high when both sides meet at State de France on  28^th May in what could be a repeat of the 2018 Champions League Final, where Gareth Bale inspired Real Madrid defeated Liverpool by 3-1.

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Liverpool-(4,3,3)- Allison,  konate, Van Dijk, Alexander Arnold,  Robertson, Fabinho, Thiago, Henderson, Salah, Jota, Mane

Real madrid- (4,3,3) Courtois, Militao,  Nacho, Casimiro, Kroos, Modric, Valverde,  Benzema,  Vinicius

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Liverpool –(4,3,3)- Alisson,  Alexander Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk,  Robertson, Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago, Salah, Mane, Luis Diaz

Real madrid-(4,3,3)- courtois, Carvajal, Eder militao, Alaba, Mandy,kroos, Casimiro, modric, Valverde, benzema, vinicius Jr

Jurgen Klopp in his press briefing allayed the fear of Salah and Van Dijk. Klopp said that Van Dijk and Salah will start. While Carlos Ancelotti gave no hint on his starting formation (4:3:3).

Salah, who got injured early in the match when both sides played in the 2018 final will try to bring the trophy to Anfield.

Karim Benzema might have different plans. He will be looking forward to continuing his charismatic form as he has been on fire this season and will look to continue his merry run.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview

To make your day, here are the highlights of the 2018 champions league final.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview and Line Up 2022: Players to Watch Out

Thiago Alcantra (Liverpool)

Thiago Alcantara would like to match his performance when he played for Bayern in the 2020 Champions League finals. Known for his passing, ball control and possession, he will come in handy against Real Madrid.

Virgil Van Dijk-  Touted as the best centre back of the modern generation, the Reds’ number 4 has been in supreme form this season. His defensive duels, passing range and aerial supremacy make him untouchable.  

Vinicius Jr-  The 21-year-old Brazilian sensation has really come to his own in the last two seasons. The Brazilian has scored 17 goals, 10 assists and 1265 key passes this season in La Liga and would be having a fond memory of the previous encounter against Liverpool. Vinicius Jr scored two goals in his previous stint against Madrid.

Mohammed Salah

Magician Egyptian is one of the best forwards at this moment.  He has been the main man for Liverpool for a while now. He has scored 30 goals this season in the Champions League and Premier League together.  His playmaking has also been superb, providing 15 assists In total.

Karim Benzema

You cannot just look past Karim Benzema this season. The contender for Ballon d’Or this season, he has been in a dream form. The French international has scored 45 goals this season when playing for Los Blancos with a mouth-watering average of 0.97 goals per game.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Line Up 2022

Karim Benzema vs Virgil van Dijk–   Benzema and van Dijk are two very important players for both sides. Benzema is known for his air antiques but van Dijk might give him a rough time in aerial duels. Both would be looking to come out on top in this evenly matched battle.

Mohammed Salah Vs Eder Militao:  Eder Militao has been the best defender for Los Blancos this season with 130 interceptions, and a significant amount of aerial duels won. Mo Salah on the other hand has been in supreme form this season. The Brazilian defender has to work out off his skin to stop the Egyptian Magician.

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