Luka Modric and Karim Benzema took in the acclaim of Liverpool supporters as they left the pitch during Actual Madrid’s amazing 5-2 victory.
The two Ballon d’Or winners have been at their excellent best on Merseyside as Los Blancos recovered from 2- down following 14 minutes to direct by three with 20 minutes remaining.
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The two players defied age as 35-yr-outdated Benzema and 37-year-outdated Modric took the tie over and above the Reds and remaining them needing a miracle at the Bernabeu.
Benzema scored two second-50 % aims and Modric designed a few himself, together with the fifth with a breathtaking dart past Stefan Bajcetic – who is significantly less than fifty percent his age.
They have been replaced by manager Carlo Ancelotti in the 87th minute – and the Anfield trustworthy gave them a elegant reception.
A selection of dwelling lovers were being noticed clapping the two contemporary greats as they left the pitch for Toni Kroos and Marco Ascensio.
Liverpool know Benzema’s good quality much more than most clubs, with the France star scoring far more goals in opposition to them in the Champions League than any other participant (6).
In the meantime, Madrid turned the initial crew to rating 5 targets from the Reds in a single European match given that Ajax in 1966. Real Madrid are the first to hit five at Anfield in the Champions League.
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Jurgen Klopp’s men were beaten by the LaLiga giants in the 2018 and 2022 Champions League finals – and this is a sixth defeat in the club’s last 7 matches from Madrid.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard claimed: “We’re witnessing absolute greatness in Modric and Benzema.
“You’re talking about players who are functioning at a distinctive stage than most.”
