When Liverpool and Real Madrid meet on the Europa League pitch, a summit showdown is about to take place. Looking back at history, Real Madrid has had the last laugh twice in seven Europa League finals. Although Liverpool's recent form has been good, the key battle against Premier League rivals Manchester City is more urgent, and victory is not the only goal. Real Madrid, on the other hand, have a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, and every point is crucial if they are to finish in the top eight. With a wealth of experience in Europe and the tactic of "handicap", Liverpool is expected to get the upper hand in this matchup.
Under the tactical guidance of Schlosser, Liverpool's performance this season has become more and more mature, and their neat and organized style of play has made it difficult for the opponents to resist. However, the midfield is full of strength but it is difficult to maintain the fighting power in the long run. Although they narrowly beat Southampton 3-2 in the league, the mistakes in the defense are worrying, especially against Real Madrid's top striker line. It's worth noting that Liverpool have won all four of their Europa League matches and are in a good position to qualify. They will have a chance to retain their strength in their upcoming Premier League opener against Manchester City.
Real Madrid have had their ups and downs of late, but Kilian McBarbie's adjustment to the left flank has been effective, regaining confidence alongside Zudi Binningham. The balance between offense and defense has improved significantly in the last two matches with 4-0 and 3-0 wins. Despite the absence of Yunis Oszulia due to injury, the performance of Yanfilu is still worth watching. What's more, Real Madrid is determined to grab points after losing to AC Milan at home in the last round, in order to get out of the competition. Looking back at the last 8 UEFA Europa League matches between the two teams, Real Madrid won 7 and drew 1 to take the absolute advantage of this duel, Liverpool if you want to win, it is not easy.
