Real Madrid and Liverpool meet at NSK Olimpijs’kyj, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Champions League (Final). There is only record of 2 recent direct matches between these two teams: on 04-11-2014, which ended with the victory of Real Madrid by (1-0), and on 22-10-2014, which ended with the victory of Real Madrid by (0-3).
Real Madrid:
Until reaching this stage of the UEFA Champions League (Final), the team eliminated: Bayern München, Juventus and PSG. In the last match they played, for the First Division, they tied with Villarreal by (2-2). In their last 10 matches for the UEFA Champions League Real Madrid has 6 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses. The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but its attack has scored regularly, as it has always scored at least one goal in the last 10 matches for this competition. In their matches for this competition there is a tendency for goals, since in 12 of the last 12 matches there were Over 1,5 goals and in 11 of the last 12 there were Over 2,5 goals. In 12 matches in the competition, they suffered the first goal 6 times, but got the comeback in 2.
Real Madrid comes to this game with a tie to two against Villarreal, adding in this way the second consecutive game without losing in official games. We remember that the meringues finished the Spanish championship in the third position, with 76 points won. To reach the final of the Champions League, Real Madrid eliminated Bayern Munich. In this final against Liverpool, coach Zinédine Zidane must act in the usual tactical system, that is, the 4-4-2, privileging the possession of the ball and organized attacks: Isco should be the main responsible for creating and organizing the offensive process, this player being the owner of high quality pass and vision of the game. Cristiano Ronaldo is the great star of this formation, with 15 goals scored in the Champions League. Everything indicates that all players will be available for the grand final.
Liverpool:
The team reaches this stage of the UEFA Champions League (Final) after having played previous qualifiers with: Rome, Manchester City and Porto. In the last match that they disputed for the Premier League, they won at Brighton & Hove Albion by (4-0). In their last 10 matches for the UEFA Champions League, Liverpool have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In their matches for this competition there is a tendency for goals, since in 13 of the last 14 matches there were Over 1,5 goals and in 12 of the last 14 there were Over 2,5 goals. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 14 matches for this competition: they have suffered 7 of their 16 goals between minutes (76′-90 ‘).
Liverpool come into this game with a home win against Brighton, 4-0, returning to victories after three official matches without tasting the victory. It is important to underline that Liverpool finished the Premier League in fourth position, with 75 points added. To reach the final of the Champions League, the English eliminated Roma, after a huge home win by 5-2. For facing Real Madrid, a team that bets everything in the millionaire league, coach Jürgen Klopp must act with a defensive strategy, betting only on the counterattack to explore the back of the opponent’s defense. It is important to underline that the English have great competence in the fast transitions: Mohamed Salah is very fast and eximio in the transport of the ball towards the attack. On the other hand, Salah and Firmino are Liverpool’s best scorers in the Champions League, with 10 goals scored each. For this game the coach does not have Matip, Chamberlain and Joseph Gomez, all injured.
PREDICTION: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.45
