Mayra Madrigal
Real Madrid vs Liverpool will be the main show in the 2022 Champions League final, the most important competition in UEFA and European soccer. It will take place this Saturday, May 28. Both teams have great figures, so we set for ourselves the goal of forming a combined ideal eleven list before the matchup.
Choose 11 players was no piece of cake, because the two teams are filled with talents, but here we leave you the ideal squad that was formed with players from both Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Real Madrid vs Liverpool: the ideal eleven between both teams
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois – Real Madrid
The Belgian goalkeeper has become one of the pillars of Real Madrid, since on many occasions he has been key to obtaining favorable outcomes, standing out with extraordinary saves and giving confidence to the rest of the team.
Right Back: Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool
He has no rival as a right back, so it was impossible that in this ideal eleven between Liverpool and Real Madrid you would find someone else in his place. Not only is he a fast player, but he is also a specialist in crosses. He has completed 23 crosses on this UEFA Champions League season and has four assists to his name.
Central defender: Virgil van Dijk
There were options to choose from in the central defender position, but Virgil van Dijk was the chosen one, mainly because of his height. He’s a terrific aerial threat, but being a strong player, he’s always aware of opposing strikers and won’t hesitate to stick his leg in when necessary.
Central defender: David Alaba – Real Madrid
The Austrian defender became a great reinforcement for the merengue team. He is a versatile player and thanks to that he has earned the trust of coach Carlo Ancelotti, as on the pitch, he does everything that is required of him
Left Back: Andrew Robertson – Liverpool
If we already placed Alexander-Arnold, we couldn’t miss Robertson, since both players have been key in this Liverpool’s plan. Robertson performs similarly to his partner, but on the right wing. He goes for the attack and runs through the field, which has allowed him to complete 16 crosses during the competition.
Midfielder: Thiago Alcantara – Liverpool
Thiago Alcántara was believed to be unsuited to Jürgen Klopp’s style of play, but he has silenced his critics. He has subtly provided great performances for Liverpool, thanks to his technique and vision of the game.
Midfielder: Casemiro – Real Madrid
The Brazilian player has established himself as a pivot for Real Madrid, and there is currently no one who can compete with him in this position, which is reason enough to include him in this Liverpool-Real Madrid combined concept XI.
Midfielder: Luka Modrić – Real Madrid
We could say a thousand things about Luka Modrić and yet come up short. He is the master and lord of the “Merengue” midfield. At 36, he is still playing like a teenager, only with more experience and intelligence. He is a fundamental piece in Ancelotti’s plan, and now he’s here in our ideal eleven between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Right Winger: Mohamed Salah – Liverpool
The Egyptian striker has won over the Liverpool fans with goals and great performances. He is the main threat in the “Reds” attack due to his variety of qualities, among which ball control, driving, aerial play and speed stand out.
Left winger: Sadio Mane – Liverpool
This 2022 season is being quite good for the Senegalese, who recently qualified for the World Cup with his team. Additionally, he became the African player with the most goals in the UEFA Champions League, reaching 15. His technique, his speed, and the ability to unbalance rivals are his main qualities.
Centre-Forward: Karim Benzema – Real Madrid
Frenchman Karim Benzema is the point of reference for the Madrid offensive strategy. He work hard to earn the captain’s badge and when it was his turn to shoulder the team he did so. He’s undoubtedly one of the architects of their being present in the UEFA Champions League final. In this edition of the European competition, he has registered 15 goals so far. A real challenger.
