Traveling to Liverpool’s Anfield, Real Madrid has many worries as their form is declining in the Champions League. Meanwhile, Liverpool is reaching a high level of excitement after experiencing a sublime season in all competitions.

Real Madrid used a cautious formation with Bellingham playing as an attacking midfielder for the strikers Brahim Diaz and Mbappe, while Modric, Camavinga, and Guler played in midfield.

On Liverpool’s side, the goal-scoring task was given to Salah, Nunez, and Luis Diaz.

Liverpool pressed the field more immediately after the opening whistle, in the 4th minute. Mbappe handled the ball clumsily and Salah stole the ball. The home team counter-attacked, Nunez then rushed into the penalty area and shot hard, fortunately defender Raul Asencio retreated to clear the ball right on the goal line.

Coach Slot’s team continued to take the initiative but in the 20th minute, Real Madrid had their first dangerous chance when Guler’s free kick sent the ball over the crossbar. More than 10 minutes later, Nunez almost opened the scoring when his close-range header sent the ball wide of Real Madrid’s goal.