| UEFA Champions League | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Liverpool V/s Real Madrid
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COMPETITION : | Round 5
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| DATE: | 28-11-2024
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TIME:
| 1:30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
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STADIUM:
| Anfield
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| Liverpool | Lineup |
Possible XI: Kelleher (GK); Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Nunez. | |
| Real Madrid | Lineup |
Possible XI: Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Guler, Camavinga, Ceballos, Bellingham; Junior, Mbappe. | |
Preview: Liverpool Vs Real Madrid
Los Blancos fans will be hopeful of replicating the 2019 UCL Finals heroics against the Reds.
Nested in the thriving nucleus of Liverpool, where the iconic Mersey River flows and the echoes of the Beatles resonate through the Royal Liver Building, the city’s essence is unmistakable, where football and culture intertwine seamlessly, the Matchweek 5 of the UEFA Champions League group fixtures takes us to the Anfield Stadium where Liverpool are set to lock horns against Real Madrid.
After Jurgen Klopp’s departure, few Liverpool fans could have predicted the remarkable start to Arne Slot’s tenure. The Reds currently sit atop both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League group standings, showcasing a near-flawless campaign thus far. Their recent form have been outstanding, securing victories in their last five matches against formidable opponents such as Bayer Leverkusen, Brighton, and Aston Villa. This resurgence has reignited hopes for a potential double or even treble-winning season under Slot’s innovative leadership.
In the Champions League, Liverpool have been nothing short of dominant, boasting a perfect record with four wins out of four matches. Their clinical performances have made them one of the standout teams of the tournament. Now, they prepare to face reigning champions Real Madrid in a crucial clash that could solidify their position as serious contenders for European glory, marking what could be a fairytale season for the Anfield faithful.
Real Madrid finds themselves in turbulent times following a crushing defeat to arch-rivals FC Barcelona in El Clasico and a successive loss to AC Milan in their latest UEFA Champions League fixture. However, recent wins against Leganes and Osasuna have provided a much-needed confidence boost. As the reigning European champions, Madrid currently sits second in La Liga but languishes in 18th place in the UCL standings, making their clash against Liverpool a must-win to stay in contention for the top eight.
Despite facing injury woes, Carlo Ancelotti’s side will aim to leverage their championship pedigree and bounce back against an in-form Liverpool team. This high-stakes encounter offers a chance for Madrid to reignite their campaign, but overcoming the Reds’ dominant run will be no small task. The match promises to be a thrilling showdown, as both teams fight for pivotal momentum in their respective seasons.
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About UEFA Champions League:
History
TThe UEFA Champions League (abbreviated as UCL) is an annual club association football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) that is contested by top-division European clubs. The competition begins with a round robin league phase to qualify for the double-legged knockout rounds, and a single-leg final. It is the most-watched club competition in the world and the third most-watched football competition overall, behind only the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in European football, played by the national league champions (and, for some nations, one or more runners-up) of their national associations.
Introduced in 1955 as the Coupe des Clubs Champions Européens (French for European Champion Clubs' Cup), and commonly known as the European Cup, it was initially a straight knockout tournament open only to the champions of Europe's domestic leagues, with its winner reckoned as the European club champion. The competition took on its current name in 1992, adding a round-robin group stage in 1991 and allowing multiple entrants from certain countries since the 1997–98 season. While only the winners of many of Europe's national leagues can enter the competition, the top 5 leagues by coefficient provide four teams each by default, with a possibility for additional spots based on performance during the previous season. Clubs that finish below the qualifying spots are eligible for the second-tier UEFA Europa League competition, and since 2021, for the third-tier UEFA Conference League.
In its present format, the Champions League begins in early July with three qualifying rounds and a play-off round, all played over two legs. The seven surviving teams enter the league phase, joining 29 teams qualified in advance. The 36 teams each play eight opponents, four home and four away. The 24 highest-ranked teams proceed to the knockout phase that culminates with the final match in late May or early June.[6] The winner of the Champions League automatically qualifies for the following year's Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
Spanish clubs have the most victories (20 wins), followed by England (15 wins) and Italy (12 wins). England has the most winning teams, with six clubs having won the title. The competition has been won by 23 clubs and 13 of them have won it more than once. Real Madrid is the most successful club in the tournament's history, having won it 15 times. Madrid is the only club to have won it five times in a row (the first five editions). Only one club has won all of their matches in a single tournament en route to the tournament victory: Bayern Munich in the 2019–20 season. Real Madrid are the current European champions, having beaten Borussia Dortmund 2–0 in the 2024 final for their fifteenth title.
