MADRID: Vincius Jnior scored a objective in every half as Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-1 within the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Marco Asensio additionally scored for Madrid, which took full benefit of Liverpool’s defensive blunders within the first half to take a commanding lead forward of the second leg in England.
Mohamed Salah netted the lone objective for Liverpool early within the second half earlier than Vincius Jnior sealed the victory for the hosts.
The sport was a rematch of the 2018 Champions League ultimate received by Madrid, which since then was eradicated within the tournaments spherical of 16 two years in a row. Liverpool received the title following the loss to Madrid however was additionally eradicated within the spherical of 16 final season.
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