Real Madrid vs Liverpool final score, result (Champions League): Karim rises to the top

Real Madrid eliminated Liverpool from Europe's top club competition for the third consecutive year after defeating the Reds 1-0 in the second leg of their Round of 16 UEFA Champions League (UCL) match. Los Blancos won the match 6-2 overall.

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Highlights

When Liverpool was down three goals and traveling to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Jürgen Klopp decided to go all-out and field four attackers in an effort to spark another incredible UCL comeback for Liverpool. A lot of action ensued in the first 20 minutes, with Vinicius Junior and Eduardo Camavinga miraculously being stopped by Alisson Becker after Thibaut Courtois denied Darwin Nez. Although Luka Modri's bold shot missed the goal, it captured everyone's attention as it fizzed just over.

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Highlights

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Afterwards, Courtois had to make two saves as he diverted vicious shots from Nez and Cody Gakpo. Even yet, as the half came to a close, Liverpool failed to deliver the consistent aggression that Klopp's team selection had implied they would, though Los Blancos did contribute to this by expertly establishing periods of control to dull the game's intensity. After Karim Benzema had set Federico Valverde up with a pass, Alisson entered the game to thwart him. Later, the Frenchman had a shot of his own blocked by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Summary

Los Blancos appeared to be in control as Modri flicked the ball over Alexander-Arnold and crossed the ball to Valverde. However, Valverde was unable to put the finishing touch as his header bounced against the roof of the net and went behind. Even though the scores were level for the evening, Benzema was unable to find the back of the net following similarly clever play from Vincius, and Liverpool's energy levels gradually decreased as thoughts of a comeback faded away.

Real Madrid vs Liverpool Summary

Los Blancos celebrated their milestone of being the first club to play 300 UCL games with a victory on their path to the quarterfinals, adding salt to Liverpool's wounds. Vincius recovered from messing up his own shot to set up Benzema for a straightforward goal. Liverpool, however, has already lost two straight games and needs to get into the top four of the Premier League to compete on the greatest stage next season.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid vs Liverpool final score

Goals

• (78') 1 - 0 Benzema K. - RM

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