Liverpool fell to their heaviest European home defeat on Tuesday as they were mauled 5-2 by Real Madrid at Anfield in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie....CONTINUE READING
Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah both scored early on to put Liverpool 2-0 up in a first half which was defined by goalkeeper errors, but Real fired back and doubles from Vinicius Junior and Karim Benzema, with an Eder Militao header sandwiched in between, sealed a famous comeback for Los Blancos.
Here are the three best players from the game
Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid’s franchise player. One of the most decisive players in the world. Terrorized Trent Alexander Arnold and Joe Gomez. Finished the game with two vital goals and an assist. It was a historic performance from the Brazilian, one that only enhances his ongoing legacy.
Karim Benzema
Was relatively quiet before seeing his second-half shot deflect in off Gomez for his first Champions League goal this season. Added his second, and Madrid’s fifth, after an hour.
Nacho
Settled into the game after replacing Alaba, and made one terrific tackle to deny Salah in the second half.
