Liverpool’s quadruple hopes are fading considering that Manchester City look destined to win the Premier League title. However, there is still the possibility of a cup treble on the cards, with the EFL Cup already in the bag and they might have claimed an English FA Cup by the time that this clash is played.
The Merseyside team are strong favourites to win the game and they have matched Manchester City stride for stride in the domestic standings, with Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota providing the golden touch when Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have been found wanting in attack.
We know all about the hallowed back five and the only interchangeable is between Joel Matip and Ibrahima Konate, with the latter often preferred when it comes to European matches and the midfield is virtually certain to include Jordan Henderson, Thiago and Fabinho.
Real Madrid Bidding for a Dream Champions League Win
It’s been an unreal European journey for Real Madrid. They have been outsiders in all three of their knockout clashes, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side producing their first comeback when overhauling Paris Saint-Germain after trailing 2-0 on aggregate, with Karim Benzema scoring three second-half goals.
Benzema was at the treble once again when bagging three goals at Stamford Bridge and Real then got themselves out of a sticky situation against Chelsea at the Bernabeu. Then came a crazy two-legged tie against Manchester City where Ancelotti’s side were just about to hang on to the coat tails of a rampant side.
In the second leg, Rodrygo was at the double before a Benzema penalty sealed the deal and Real Madrid will have their backers to win this clash. They will feel that it’s their destiny to get a positive result in Paris and there are experienced Champions League-winning players that can land another shock.