According to UEFA analysts, Real Madrid can take advantage of defensive weaknesses on both flanks to defeat Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool.
Back in history, Liverpool defeated Real Madrid in the 1981 C1 Cup final in Paris.
Four decades have passed, world football has changed a lot.
The attacking role of the full-back is increasingly recognized.
A pair of excellent full-backs help Liverpool play well against all opponents
Their statistics are not inferior to any winger.
According to UEFA’s technical report, in the 2019-2020 Champions League season, Alexander-Arnold’s number of touches of the ball was even equal to that of Real Madrid’s `witch` Lukas Modric.
Heat map of Alexander-Arnold during the 2021-2022 Champions League season
“When you look at Alexander-Arnold’s heat map, you can see that he is very active in the opponent’s half of the field.
However, according to UEFA analysts, Real Madrid can take advantage of Liverpool’s `wings` to destroy this team.
“It is very likely that Madrid will exploit the space behind Liverpool’s defenders, especially on Alexander-Arnold’s flank.
“A typical example is the first goal in Real’s victory over Chelsea in the quarterfinals.
Benzema’s heat map shows a very wide range of mobility
Benzema’s heat map also clearly shows this player’s playing style.
“Liverpool has excellent elements, they constantly put pressure on the opponent with their physical strength and movement.