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22:06
Kick-off 2nd half
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Mid-term conclusion:
Breathe! In a spectacular round of 16 first leg between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid, the score was 2-2 after the first round. The Reds played the visitors against the wall in the early minutes, took an early lead through Darwin Núñez (4′) and increased after a goalkeeping error by Thibaut Courtois through Mo Salah (15′). However, Carlo Ancelotti’s team found their way much better afterwards and scored a well-deserved goal thanks to a nice flick from Vinícius Júnior (21′). Then the Brazilian happily exploited another blunder by Alisson (36′). Both teams started with a completely open visor and had chances for more goals.
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21:51
End of 1st half
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21:51
Monster tackle by Andy Robertson! Immediately after Liverpool’s free-kick, Thibaut Courtois speeds up the game and sends the ball to the other side. A cross from Vinícius Júnior rolled perfectly onto the right post to Rodrygo, but Robertson’s tackle prevented Real’s otherwise safe lead.
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21:51
Official injury time (minutes): 3
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21:48
From around 25 meters Trent Alexander-Arnold prepares the ball for a free kick and fails at Thibaut Courtois.
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21:46
In the Reds, almost all attacks run on the right flank. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jordan Henderson and Mo Salah remain the clear assets for the home side.
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21:44
For the first time, the encounter allows itself a little time out. The Madrilenians have reached their interim goal before the break, Liverpool looks a bit shocked.
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21:41
A large part of the fans has fallen silent for the moment, but the guest block makes itself heard loudly.
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21:38
Tooor for Real Madrid, 2-2 through Vinícius Júnior
What’s going on here? The next bad goalkeeper mistake finally brings the Spaniards back into business! After a harmless back pass from Joe Gomez, Vinícius Júnior puts just a little bit of pressure on Alisson. Without any real need, the LFC keeper still shoots his compatriot on the foot, which is why the ball jumps over the line in a high arc.
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21:36
Carlo Ancelotti’s team have made this game much more balanced for around ten minutes.
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21:35
Now Alisson is holding the Liverpool lead! Similar to the guests’ first goal, Vinícius Júnior appears in the left area of the sixteen and flicks the leather onto the far corner. Alisson is down quickly and parries with one hand.
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21:33
A great cross from Vinícius Júnior sails to the right pentagon. Darwin Núñez makes the long way to the back and takes the ball off Dani Carvajal’s foot.
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21:30
Substitution at Real Madrid: Nacho
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21:30
Substitution at Real Madrid: David Alaba
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21:30
During this scene, David Alaba apparently injured his thigh and has to leave the lawn. At the bench, Nacho is getting ready for the substitution.
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21:29
Great luck for Real! Jordan Henderson finds Mo Salah in the six-yard box, who doesn’t get the ball right at first. However, the ball rolls on the left post, where Stefan Bajčetić is ready to score. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militão both throw themselves in between and use their combined strength to clear things up in dire need.
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21:27
Three shots have been fired at the gates so far, all three attempts were in. It’s good to continue like this.
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21:23
Tooor for Real Madrid, 2-1 through Vinícius Júnior
Wow, what a sign of life! The guests slowly penetrated the front with their short passing game before Karim Benzema put the lurking Vinícius Júnior in the limelight on the left side of the sixteen. The Brazilian immediately turns on his own axis, cannot be grabbed by the opponents and flicks the ball from around 15 meters into the bottom far corner – nothing for Alisson to do.
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21:23
The Spaniards are now playing the ball through their own ranks and want to gain some control.
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21:21
How do the Madrilenians react to this extremely bad start? So far, Liverpool is superior in every respect.
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21:17
Tooor for Liverpool FC, 2-0 by Mo Salah
A big mistake by Thibaut Courtois makes Anfield tremble for the second time! The Real goalkeeper tried to control a mid-back pass from Dani Carvajal with his chest, but then he completely lost control and let the ball land on his knee. Mo Salah senses his chance, sprints to the spot, thanks him in a friendly way and easily pushes in from a few meters – it couldn’t have been better for Jürgen Klopp’s team.
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21:16
This can be a very long evening for David Alaba: Mo Salah has repeatedly run towards the Austrian from the right and let him run completely into space. The conclusion from around ten meters rolls to the right side netting.
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21:15
Real is signing up! Karim Benzema claims the ball on the edge of the box and passes it to Rodrygo, whose attempt is blocked by the attentive Virgil van Dijk.
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21:14
Now the Spaniards bite for the first time in the opposing half for a few moments. A cross from David Alaba ends up in Alisson’s arms.
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21:11
Again it is Jordan Henderson, who initiates an attack and sends Mo Salah in the back of David Alaba. In a direct duel, however, the Austrian has the upper hand this time.
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21:10
Even after the opening goal, Liverpool uses the mood in the stands and keeps the intensity high.
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21:06
Tooor for Liverpool FC, 1-0 through Darwin Núñez
This is the absolute dream start for the hosts! Jordan Henderson has all the time in the world on the right, takes Mo Salah with him and creates plenty of space for his team-mate with a clever run from behind. Meanwhile, the Egyptian unpacks a perfect through ball and finds Darwin Núñez on the short pentagon, who wonderfully presses the ball into the lower right corner with a heel.
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21:05
First attempt at an opportunity: Jordan Henderson captures the ball in the center and sends Cody Gakpo into the box on the left. However, the Dutchman slips away when taking the ball and therefore can no longer get the ball over to Mo Salah.
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21:04
Every duel won by the Reds is frenetically cheered by the home fans. The guests from Madrid, on the other hand, are at the mercy of a shrill whistling concert when they have possession of the ball.
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21:02
It starts on Anfield Road – the Romanian István Kovács is the referee who ensures order on the pitch!
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21:02
game start
20:42
There was good news for both coaches at short notice: Jürgen Klopp can fall back on the strengthened Darwin Núñez, who was substituted off at the weekend due to injury. The Uruguayan strikes alongside Mo Salah and Cody Gakpo. Toni Kroos is now on board at Real. Most recently, the 33-year-old was absent due to a flu infection and is at least back on the bench.
20:33
Real coach Carlo Ancelotti was also optimistic beforehand: “We are in good shape, have hope and desire to do well – just like last season, considering that it is a very difficult knockout stage. The 63-year-old expects an “intense game with a lot of pressure. A game where you don’t have time to catch your breath. They put pressure, pressure, pressure. We know that and are prepared for it.”
20:25
The Reds got going again just in time for the Champions League bang. Two comfortable victories against Everton (2-0) and Newcastle (2-0) gave Liverpool new self-confidence and the English now want to build on that. “We have to play two great games to progress. Madrid don’t need to play much and still have a chance. They’re always strong, super competitive, and pretty damn hard to beat. But it makes perfect sense to try anyway,” said coach Jürgen Klopp.
20:16
But even the royals are not free of worries at the moment. Real have failed in three of their seven league games since the turn of the year, putting them eight points behind arch-rivals Barcelona. But: It has been known since last season at the latest that there is probably no other team that acts as ripped off on the European stage as the Madrilenians. It was often last-minute goals or short outstanding phases that kept the Spaniards afloat.
20:08
Liverpool dominated the Paris 2022 final but despaired of Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and ended up losing 1-0. The Madrillas celebrated their 14th title win. This year, too, both clubs marched effortlessly through the group phase and are once again striving for the greatest possible success. However, especially for the Reds, who are lagging behind their own standards in the Premier League, it is the only way to add some shine to this messed-up season.
20:00
Have a wonderful good evening and welcome to the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League! In the direct duel of last year’s finalists, Real Madrid is a guest at Liverpool FC. Kick-off at the legendary Anfield Road is at 9 p.m.