Liverpool did not have the strength to come back once morest Madrid Real Madrid. Liverpool bounced back as Real reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a convincing one-goal win in the second leg pre-quarters. This is Royal’s 19th quarter. Karim Benzema’s goal completed the victory. The win was 5-2 in the first quarter. 6-2 lead over both legs. For the third consecutive season, Liverpool’s Champions League hopes were crushed in front of Real Madrid. Jürgen Klopp’s team lost 5-2 in the first leg at Anfield. Last year Liverpool lost to Royal in the final and just before that in the quarter final. Liverpool looked in no mood to fight back at the Santiago Bernabeu. Despite the forwards of Mohamed Salah, Diego Jota, Darwin Nunes and Cody Gakpo, Real might not open the net. On the other hand, Benzema and Vinicius Jnr.’s back-and-forth attacks rattled Liverpool’s defense. Goalkeeper Alison Becker was often the savior. Vinicius and Eduardo Kamavinga’s goal-bound efforts were blocked by Becker. Luka Modric’s shot flew wide of the post. Federico Valverde’s goal attempt was saved by Becker. Otherwise, it would have been Liverpool’s loss. Liverpool had the first chance of the game. However, Nunez’s shot fell into the hands of Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courteau. Kurto blocked two more goal attempts by Liverpool. Real’s goal was just minutes before the end of the game. Benzema saw the move of Vinicius. The Liverpool defense fell apart. This is Benzema’s seventh goal once morest Liverpool. Meanwhile, Benzema’s injury was a setback for Real. The Frenchman might not finish the match. Meanwhile, he might be back for Sunday’s El Clasico once morest Barcelona in the Spanish league. The match is at Naukamp. Real is currently eight points behind Barca. Liverpool will have to finish this season without a title. Klopp’s team is sixth in the English Premier League points table. Read on deshabhimani.com
