Benzema on target as Madrid ease past Liverpool

Liverpool’s Champions League hopes ended at the hands of Real Madrid for a third consecutive season as they failed to overcome their first-leg Anfield demolition. The Reds, who lost the first leg 5-2, lined up with four forwards at the Bernabeu as they looked to add another famous comeback to their fabled European history but Karim Benzema would be the only man to score.

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Vinicius Junior fires Real Madrid past Liverpool to Champions League glory

Real Madrid claimed the Champions League title for the 14th time in their illustrious history as a second half Vinícius Junior strike proved to be the difference against Liverpool in Paris. The Reds created numerous chances but Thibaut Courtois was outstanding as he ensured victory for the Spanish giants.

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Real Madrid progress following stalemate at Anfield

Liverpool’s bid for a seventh Champions League title was ended as Real Madrid battled to a 0-0 draw at Anfield to secure a 3-1 aggregate win and a place in the semi-finals. Mohamed Salah missed an early chance that could have changed the course of the game.

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Vinícius Júnior double has Liverpool in Real trouble

Real Madrid left Liverpool needing another special European night at Anfield after Vinicius Junior’s double helped them beat the Premier League champions 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Marcos Asensio had helped give Real a 2-0 lead with Mohamed Salah reducing the deficit after the break.

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Sergio Ramos to miss El Clasico and Liverpool games

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos could miss both legs of the looming Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool and a league clash with Barcelona due after sustaining a calf injury. Ramos was an 86th-minute substitute in Spain’s 3-1 win over Kosovo in a World Cup qualifier last night.

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