A tactical look at Real Madrid v LiverpoolThere is no way of looking at the respective strengths of Real Madrid and Liverpool without reaching the conclusion that it is the selection and application of the players in that department which will determine the outcome. Real Madrid's three-in-a-row tilt is again driven by Cristiano Ronaldo while Zinedine Zidane must choose between Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale and also ruminate over the possible deployment of Marco Asensio. Klopp alluded to it this week, and half of the goals Madrid have conceded this term have come down the Brazilian's flank. If Zidane does go with a narrow midfield, it leaves them open to a team with real strength in wide areas. Liverpool win the ball against Chelsea but the home defence gravitate towards the edge of the area leaving no room for Salah, Mane and Firmino.

Source: Irish Independent May 25, 2018 16:07 UTC