In the group of 16 matches first leg . Real Madrid played Liverpool. The two clubs have won 14 champion league trophies between them. Real Madrid has won nine , and Liverpool has won five trophies . But this match when you consider the past rich history, this match played at the Bernabeu., Raul had a early chance, that gave the Liverpool fans a scare.But after that the Madrid side found chances difficult to come and were a little jaded at the end.
The only goal was scored by the Liverpool substitute Yossi Benayoun who popped up suddenly to a free kick and headed the ball into the net. in the 82nd minute of the match.
It was a big win for Liverool who last beat the Spaniads in 1981 final when Liverpool in the Ian rush era beat Real Madrid in the 1981 final.IT has been 28 long years for the win. And it was all the more sweeter, because The future of Rafael Benitz has coach hasnot yet been settled and Steven Gerrard was out , and came as a substitute only.
Below are the stastics.
REAL MADRID LIVERPOOL.
0 goals scored. 1
5 shots on target. 4.
8 shots wide. 3
0 shots blocked. 2.
2 yellow cards 3.
13 fouls. 19.
7 corners. 1.
2 offside. 3.
56% ball possession 44%.
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