Real Madrid thrashed Liverpool in the Champions League for the third straight season after they were unable to overturn their thrashing at Anfield in the first leg.
The Reds lined up with four forwards at the Santiago Bernabéu as they attempted to add another legendary comeback to their storied European history after losing the first leg 5-2.
But it didn’t seem likely, and when Vinicius Jr.’s cutback came in late, famous Real striker Karim Benzema sunk the tie.
Without Alisson, Jurgen Klopp’s team would have fallen short by a wider margin.
Vinicius and Eduardo Camavinga were stopped by the Reds goalie with stunning first-half saves.
It may have been a different tale if Darwin Nunez had taken a chance in the sixth minute.
Liverpool lost to Real in the finals last summer and is currently six points out of the Champions League spots, making it difficult for them to even make the tournament next year.
Four days before their crucial El Clasico match against Barcelona, Real Madrid’s Benzema injured himself while scoring and had to be replaced.
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