Real Madrid vs Liverpool

The victory saw Los Blancos defeat the Reds 6-2 on aggregate as they managed to best the English giants once again on the European stage. Liverpool needed an ...

Afforded 17 minutes late on as the replacement for the impressive Milner who gave everything. Denied twice by Courtois in the first half, once from a tame header and another with a super shot which was saved low. Ultimately, he was involved in Benzema's goal, though, which ended the tie. The England international got forward as often as he could and put some balls in where possible. How did the manager do? Did his job by scoring a goal to put it even more out of reach than it already was. A constant threat on goal in terms of shooting, but was weak at delivering crosses and wasted opportunities to set his teammates up. His passing was superb and he also excelled defensively in a very positive display. Completed 51 of his 53 passes and created danger. Should have had an assist with his fine header to Vinicius Jr. Poor in playing balls long, but defensively had five clearances. Had a couple clearances, blocked a shot, recovered it twice and recorded an interception.

While Liverpool are up against Real Madrid, Serie A giants Napoli will meet Eintracht Frankfurt in the ongoing Round of 16 phase of the Champions League.

Here's all you need to know about the upcoming Round of 16 second-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League. While Liverpool are up against Real Madrid, Serie A giants Napoli will meet Eintracht Frankfurt in the ongoing Round of 16 phase of the Champions League. On Thursday, Los Blancos will aim to avoid one as the defending champions are on the cusp of eliminating Premier League giants Liverpool in the knockout stage of the celebrated tournament.

Real Madrid have secured their passage to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with a high-energy and professional performance vs Liverpool.

Karim Benzema—6.5: Most agile and quick Benzema has looked all season, but the final shot and some of his passing were lacking tonight. Vinicius Junior—8.5: The Brazilian thrived in the chaotic game-state with Liverpool leaving plenty of open space for him to run. Fede Valverde—7.5: Best when he was combining with Modric and bursting through central parts of the pitch with the ball at his feet. Toni Rudiger—8.5: Great game from the German, who looked up for the occasion and produced one of his best matches in a Real Madrid shirt. Hit the crossbar with a shot from outside the box. Eder Militao—8.5: Continues his dramatic improvement on the ball, which includes carrying the ball from out of the back to break lines and open space.

The result at the Santiago Bernabeu completed a 6-2 aggregate victory for Carlo Ancelotti's side in the round of 16. With Liverpool needing to win by three ...

[Robert Lewandowski](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/125824/Robert-Lewandowski) for third all-time. ET](/espnplus/?om-navmethod=topnav)). [Antonio Rudiger](http://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/169438/Antonio-Rüdiger) didn't, but he had already won it a year earlier with [Chelsea](/soccer/team?id=363). [Tottenham Hotspur](/soccer/team?id=367), albeit with a game in hand. 1s are at the top of the list. Alisson isn't quite as big from a physical sense, but he is quicker off his line and his ability to spot danger was also key to a number of early interventions against Real. The former Chelsea keeper is an imposing presence; he is good with his feet, commanding in the air and he makes every save look routine because of his outstanding positioning. ET)](/espnplus/?om-navmethod=topnav) If Liverpool end up in the Europa League next season, will that be enough to convince top target With 12 games to play in the Premier League, Klopp's side are six points behind fourth-placed But 12 months on, their hopes of silverware have already evaporated with Real ending their prospects in the Champions League. With Liverpool needing to win by three goals to level the tie and take it into extra time, manager Jurgen Klopp entered Wednesday's game saying

Liverpool will need a miracle when they travel to the Bernabeu for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid.

On the other hand, Los Blancos have forgotten when they last lost a European knockout tie thanks to their dominance and never-say-die attitude in recent times. Of course, Liverpool are no strangers to European comebacks. The Reds have been inconsistent all season.

Liverpool heads to the Bernabeu hoping to get the better of a Real Madrid side that hung an ugly 5-2 on the Anfield scoreboard.

Karim Benzema's second-half goal ensured Real Madrid progressed to the last eight of the Champions League with a convincing aggregate win over Liverpool.

The hosts hold a healthy 5-2 aggregate lead coming into this one and will be confident they can reach the quarters without being caused too many problems by such an inconsistent opponent. The Frenchman was a long way offside. 20th min: OFF THE BAR! Real heading through in comfortable fashion as things stand. We need a super performance." The match between Real Madrid and Liverpool will be played at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and will kick off at 21:00 local time in Spain. 2 hrs from kickoff: Hello and welcome to The Sporting News' live coverage of Real Madrid vs Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League. 36th min: Liverpool really starting to get going now and Gakpo is the latest to test Courtois in the Real goal. 0 1 FULLTIME: All over in the Spanish capital and Real Madrid ease into the quarter-finals of the Champions League again having taken Liverpool apart over two legs. Real Madrid cruised into the quarterfinals of the Champions League as they beat Liverpool 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu to win the last-16 tie 6-2 on aggregate.