Match report

Real Madrid Defeats Liverpool 1-0 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
1–0
FT
Liverpool
Liverpool
Mar 15, 2023

In an intense UEFA Champions League encounter, Real Madrid narrowly defeated Liverpool by a score of 1-0. The game was marked by a single goal from Karim Benzema in the 78th minute, assisted by Vinicius Junior, which proved to be decisive.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 1–0.
  • • Karim Benzema scored the only goal at the 78th minute.
  • • Vinicius Junior provided the assist for Benzema’s goal.
  • • Liverpool made several substitutions, including Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino coming on.
  • • Rodrygo was involved in a controversial VAR decision that cancelled a potential penalty.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 2 Dani Carvajal (D)
  • 3 Éder Militão (D)
  • 22 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 6 Nacho (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 12 E. Camavinga (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 15 F. Valverde (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Dani Ceballos
  • 21 Rodrygo
  • 11 Marco Asensio
  • 18 A. Tchouaméni
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 23 F. Mendy
  • 16 Odriozola
  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 39 Á. Rodríguez
  • 5 Vallejo
  • 7 E. Hazard

Liverpool

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 66 T. Alexander-Arnold (D)
  • 5 I. Konaté (D)
  • 4 V. van Dijk (D)
  • 26 A. Robertson (D)
  • 18 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 3 Fabinho (M)
  • 7 J. Milner (M)
  • 11 Mohamed Salah (F)
  • 20 Diogo Jota (F)
  • 27 D. Núñez (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Roberto Firmino
  • 19 H. Elliott
  • 15 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
  • 21 K. Tsimikas
  • 28 Fábio Carvalho
  • 62 C. Kelleher
  • 32 J. Matip
  • 46 R. Williams
  • 13 Adrián
  • 8 N. Keïta
  • 17 C. Jones
  • 2 J. Gomez

Timeline

  1. Liverpool
    57' Liverpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Núñez · On: Roberto Firmino
  2. Liverpool
    57' Liverpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Diogo Jota · On: H. Elliott
  3. Liverpool
    73' Liverpool subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Milner · On: A. Oxlade-Chamberlain
  4. Real Madrid
    78' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Benzema · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  5. Real Madrid
    82' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Modrić · On: D. Ceballos
  6. Real Madrid
    82' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Benzema · On: Rodrygo
  7. Real Madrid
    84' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: M. Asensio
  8. Real Madrid
    84' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kroos · On: Aurélien Tchouaméni
  9. Real Madrid
    86' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Carvajal · On: Lucas
  10. Liverpool
    90'+1 Liverpool subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Robertson · On: K. Tsimikas
  11. Liverpool
    90'+1 Liverpool subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: F. Carvalho
  12. Real Madrid
    90'+4 Real Madrid Var · Penalty cancelled
    Rodrygo
  13. Liverpool
    90'+4 Liverpool Card · Yellow Card
    K. Tsimikas

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Liverpool
Fouls 7 17
Pass Accuracy 86% 85%
Offsides 5 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 5 9
Total Passes 533 449
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 8 5
xG 2.19 0.56
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 457 380
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 5 6
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Real Madrid's early substitution strategy set the tone for their defensive approach against Liverpool’s attack.
  • ▸ Karim Benzema's goal at 78' provided Real Madrid with the lead and confidence to secure the victory.