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– “We want this Champions League again,” said Karim Benzema after masters of Europe Real Madrid produced another magic night to become “favourites” for a 15th crown.
– At 2-0 down to Liverpool within 14 minutes at a jubilant Anfield, many teams would have crumbled – but Vinicius Jr scored twice, Eder Militao powered in a header and then Benzema claimed two goals as Real won 5-2.
– No away team had ever scored more than three goals at Anfield in a European tie. Nobody had ever come from two goals down to win a Champions League game by three.
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– Real is the Spanish word for royal and Madrid are true European royalty. They have won 14 European Cups, including five in the past nine seasons. Two of those final successes were against Jurgen Klopp’s Reds.
– “We played with personality, we produced goals – we want this Champions League again,” said Benzema. “And that produced a match which was lovely to play in and for those who were watching.
– “After those first 15 minutes we saw the true Real Madrid. Football at this level is hard. They started better than us but this was a big game and we were ready.”
