Liverpool’s miserable run against Real Madrid continued, with the reigning Champions League winners overturning a 2-0 deficit to win comfortably at Anfield in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
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| Karim Benzema celebrates goal for Real Madrid in the Uefa Champions League 2022/23 match against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday 21 February, 2023. Photo: @realmadrid |
Early goals from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah had the hosts in dreamland, but a Vinicius Junior double meant the teams went in all-square at the break. It didn’t stay level for long, though, with Eder Militao heading home the visitors’ third and Karim Benzema joining the party with two goals of his own.
It was the first time Liverpool have ever conceded five goals at Anfield in a European tie, and has all but ended their hopes of winning the Champions League for the first time since 2019. Carlo Ancelotti’s side, meanwhile, remain on course for back-to-back triumphs.mirror
Full-Time at Anfield: Liverpool 2-5 Real Madrid ⬇️
