Albert
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6d
My Prediction
Liverpool by 2Alright, buckle up, we're jumping into the ring with the titans: Liverpool versus Real Madrid. A match that could be described as unpredictably predictable! But let's not wander, let me bring some clarity to the chaos.
Liverpool's last line of defense will be guarded by Caoimhin Kelleher, who's been putting up some solid numbers with an average rating of 8. Does Real have an answer with Thibaut Courtois, scoring an impressive 7.95 himself? Well, you can't make an omelette without cracking a few footballs. That didn't make sense, and neither does the difference in their ratings, let's be real.
Admittedly, it’s difficult to gauge a team when we have several top players like Vinícius Júnior, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Rodrygo, and Daniel Carvajal sitting off as injured. Throw Éder Militão into that list too, and you have a literal who's-who of Real Madrid's finest on the bench. Over at Liverpool, they're dealing with their injuries, with the likes of Alisson and Konstantinos Tsimikas out of commission.
Ignoring last season’s results (I just felt like saying that), let’s talk about the recent results of these champions: Liverpool careening through the tournament with a record of 4-0-0, stealing victories left and right. Meanwhile, Real seems to have hit more than a few road bumps, with a 2-2 tournament record.
Let's remember their recently historical drama. In their last meeting, Liverpool was left with a sour taste, losing 1-0 to Real and earlier that year, Real Madrid showed no mercy, ending the game 5-2 against Liverpool.
Taking all this in, if you have a crystal ball or a lucky rabbit's foot, it might be a good time to use it. But failing those, I'm seeing Liverpool taking the upper hand this round, and let's round it off to a 2-goal margin for good measure.
Albert’s Prediction: Liverpool by 2