They are no strangers to champions’ league football, over the years Liverpool football club has risen to become England’s most successful team in the competition, with a record win of 5 finals, the last one coming in 2005 in the historic game against Milan. Milan was regarded as favourites before the match and took the lead within the first minute through Captain Paolo Maldini. Milan striker Hernán Crespo added two more goals before half-time to make it 3–0. In the second half Liverpool launched a comeback and scored three goals in a dramatic six-minute spell to level the scores at 3–3, with goals from Steven Gerrard, Vladimír Šmicer and Xabi Alonso. The scores remained the same during extra time, and a penalty shoot-out was required to decide the champions, Liverpool’s comeback gave rise to the final being known as the Miracle of Istanbul, and is regarded as one of the greatest finals in the history of the tournament.
In recent years, the club has been shy of these feet as they have failed to reach the finals of the competition since 2005. Their story has not been different in the domestic scene either as they last won the Premier League title in 1989-90 under Kenny Dalglish. The Reds have struggled to maintain success in recent years until the arrival of Jurgen Klopp. The former Dortmund manager has brought a lot of reform and progress to the team. Under his first season, he reached the Europa league final only to loose out to Sevilla.
It is not much of a surprise, but they have been the team to watch out for in this year’s champions league which has not failed to deliver its regular dose of excitement. The team has no doubt been one of the most successful team in this year’s competition. Only one mountain stands between them and a long awaited glory, this one is like none other, facing the giant ‘Real Madrid’ is the ultimate test.
Striking Recurring Events In 2018 That Suggest Liverpool Must Win Against Madrid
1- 1981 UEFA Champions League Final {Liverpool Vs Madrid} Repeats in 2018
People believe going into this final, Liverpool win even if the odds don’t favour them. People world-wide believe Liverpool will win this particular game because this year is the year of ‘reincarnation’. Several strings of events from the past are reoccurring this year including this particular final which was played in 1981 by both Liverpool and Real Madrid in Istanbul. Liverpool won the game at that time and who says history is not about to repeat itself.
2- Prince Harry’s Mother Got Married In 1981 Royal Wedding, Prince Harry Marries In 2018
One other event that reoccurred this year is the royal wedding. Prince Harry and Meghan got married this year May and in July 1981 the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer took place, could this just be a mere coincidence or the past is trying to tell us something?
3- In 1981 Mahathir Mohamad Became Malaysia’s PM, In 2018 he becomes PM Again
At 92, Mahathir is now the world’s oldest leader, 21 years older than US President Donald Trump, twice the age of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
4- In 2010, Spain Had Five World Renowned Coaches Who All Moved To England In 2018
Jose Mourinho – Real Madrid {2010}
Pep Guardiola – Barcelona {2010}
Manuel Pellegrini – Malaga {2010}
Mauricio Pochettino – Espanyol {2010}
Unai Emery – Sevilla {2010}
Little wonder they say ‘history always finds a way to repeat itself’, people have indeed seen and belief all these recurrences points to one thing and that is the fact that Liverpool has been favoured by history to win against the giant Real Madrid.
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