Liverpool and Real Madrid will fight for the 2021/2022 Champions League trophy. The two teams will meet at the Stade de France, Sunday (29/05/2022) at 02.00 WIB.
This match is highly anticipated because it brings together two giants in Europe. Both Liverpool and Real Madrid have a long history in the Champions League.
Real Madrid is still the leader of the Champions League so far with 13 trophies. While Liverpool only got half of it.
The Liverpool vs Real Madrid meeting presents a number of interesting facts to observe. Moreover, the match brought together the giants of the English and Spanish Leagues.
Here are 5 interesting facts ahead of the Liverpool vs Real Madrid duel. Scroll down for more information, Bolaneters.
England vs Spain duel
The Liverpool vs Real Madrid duel will be the fifth final in the Champions League between English and Spanish teams. Teams from the two countries met the most.
This number is more than the Spanish vs Italian team meeting. Clubs from these countries have met only four times in the Champions League final.
Carlo Ancelotti's Notes
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is the first coach to appear in 5 Champions League finals. He is also pursuing his fourth title.
If he beats Liverpool this weekend, Ancelotti will become the first coach to win four Champions League trophies for two clubs. Previously, the Italian coach won two titles with AC Milan.
Never Lose
Real Madrid haven't lost in a final since the Champions League era. The match against Liverpool will be the eighth appearance in the race for the Big Ear trophy.
The club, based at the Santiago Bernabeu, surpassed the records of two Italian teams, AC Milan and Juventus. Both have only appeared 7 times in the final.
Fifth Final
The match against Real Madrid was Liverpool's fifth final in the Champions League era. The Reds have been in the event for the 14th time.
Overall, Liverpool have appeared 10 times in the most prestigious competition in Europe. The Reds won 6 trophies for the Big Ear.
Superior Head to Head
Real Madrid has 4 wins to Liverpool's 3 wins from 8 meetings between the two. It happened in European competition.
Los Blancos have also scored ten goals. That's 2 more than any British opponents he's ever faced. /bola.net
