Champions League official final preview: The Reds are almost perfect, with Real Madrid desperately eager for last season's 0-crown winners

Live bar May 5 news The 21/22 Champions League semi-finals are all over, and Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet again for the final. Champions League official writing final preview: the Reds are nearly perfect, and Real Madrid, which won nothing last season, is desperately eager.

Preview of the official Champions League final:

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Liverpool (England)

Why Liverpool won the title

Similar to the Champions League triumph in 18/19, liverpool are chasing the fiery Manchester City in the domestic league, and having such a goal always seems to inspire Klopp to play at their best. When they are at their best, everything works in a destructively harmonious way, and it is difficult for anyone to deal with them.

UEFA ranking: 2

Champions League record: Winner (76/77, 77/78, 80/81, 83/84, 04/05, 18/19)

Last season: Quarterfinals (3-1 defeat to Real Madrid over two legs)

Last Final: 18/19 (2-0 win over Tottenham)

This season

Record: 10 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 30 goals, 13 goals conceded

Top Scorer: Salah (8)

Semi-finals: (5-2 win over Villarreal over two legs)

Quarterfinals: (6-4 win over Benfica over two legs)

Quarter-finals: (2-1 win over Inter Milan over two legs)

Group Stage: First place in Group B

The tournament so far

Liverpool face stiff competition and, even more impressively, their record is near-perfect: 12 games, only one loss in the second leg of the round of 16 against Inter. In fact, only the Nerazzurri caused problems for Klopp's side – at least before the nervous first half of the semi-final second leg against Villarreal. However, the Reds' rally in the second half was itself a powerful statement.

How they played

Klopp rarely used other formations – a system that has been proven since the arrival of the Germans in 2015 at 4-3-3 has consistently provided excellent service to the Reds. Their high-intensity pressure has improved in recent seasons – such as smart signings like Jota and Luis Díaz have helped – while their pressure remains valid. At their best, they are arguably the best team in Europe.

Key player: Salah

Since joining Roma in 2017, the Egyptian striker has been an iconic figure in this Liverpool team. Basel Nova landed in England from Chelsea in 2014, but he proved his talent in Merseyside, where his speed, pitch and finishing ability helped him score 33 Champions League goals for the club.

Manager: Klopp

As Liverpool manager since 2015, Klopp led the Reds to the top of Europe in the 18/19 season and the following season led the team to the first English top flight title in 30 years. Playing for Mainz as a player, he switched from a striker to a defender, and before coming to Anfield he won two Bundesliga titles with Borussia Dortmund.

Do you know?

Liverpool have won the Champions League six times – more than any other English team. They have as many Champions League titles as Bayern, second only to AC Milan and Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid (Spain)

Why Real Madrid won the title

Their ability to stage an epic comeback against Manchester City also shocked Paris, surviving the onslaught of defending champions Chelsea, so there is no team above them. Benzema is at the best of his career, Vinicius also provides excellent support, and under the leadership of Kroos and Modric, who dares to stop the 13-time champion from doing what they do best?

UEFA ranking: 5

Champions League Record: Winner (55/56, 56/57, 57/58, 58/59, 59/60, 65/66, 97/98, 99/00, 01/02, 13/14, 15/16, 16/17, 17/18)

Last season: Semi-finals (3-1 defeat to Chelsea over two legs)

Last Final: 17/18 (3-1 win over Liverpool)

This season

Record: 8 wins 0 draws 4 losses 28 goals scored 14 goals conceded

Top Scorer: Benzema (15)

Semi-finals: (6-5 win over manchester City over two legs)

Quarter-finals: (5-4 win over Chelsea over two legs)

Quarter-finals: (3-2 win over Paris Saint-Germain over two legs)

Group Stage: 1st place in Group D

The tournament so far

Looking at the roadmap, how could they possibly lose at home to the sheriff and then reach the final brilliantly against Paris, Chelsea and Manchester City? Real Madrid have won nothing this season and they themselves admit that this time they are very desperate to win the trophy. The group stage won 5-0 away to miners, resetting Real Madrid's GPS. The same was true after the loss to Paris – they switched to a different high-pressure style of play and paid off at Stamford Bridge. They were then crowned champions of Spain, and they overtook all those efforts in this unexplainable match against Manchester City.

How they played

In a 4-3-3 formation, Real Madrid have a strong central axis, starting with Courtois, to centre-back Militan, to the experienced midfield trio – Casemiro, Modric and Kroos – who have all the skills, vision and experience. Then you can spot Benzema in the front court who exploded in form, a master of center forwards. They also have new and increasingly influential forces like Vinicius and Valverde, as well as an "intangible knowhow" to get them out of their predicament.

Key player: Benzema

Many people wonder where Real Madrid's goal should have come from when Cristiano Ronaldo left in 2018, but the French striker has stepped forward to become the club's new talisman. Earlier this season, he scored his 1,000th Champions League goal against Real Madrid, hatted Paris in the second leg and delivered a fatal blow in extra time against the Blues. His spoon penalty against Manchester City was almost unbelievable, and he was fearless in his reversal, putting his team on the top stage.

Manager: Ancelotti

The manager, who led Real Madrid's Champions League "perfect" in 2014, was in charge again last summer. He is one of only three three-time Champions League winners and will also be the first to reach the final five times.

Do you know?

Real Madrid reached the Champions League final for the 17th time, six more than any other club. They have won seven consecutive finals and, of course, their total of 13 Champions League titles is unmatched.

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