Real Madrid broke 6 records after defeating Liverpool at Anfield

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Real Madrid had a historic Champions League performance after coming from two goals down to defeat Liverpool 5-2 at Anfield on Tuesday, February 21. Real Madrid broke 6 records after defeating Liverpool at Anfield While it looked all gloomy for Real Madrid after Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah gave the Reds an electric start with two quickfire goals, Vinicius Junior set in motion a dominant turnaround for Real Madrid which paid off. Following the win, Real Madrid became the first visiting club to put four goals past Liverpool at Anfield. It was also the second time in this campaign that the Reds conceded at least four times in the Champions League after doing so against Napoli on September 7. With his brace at Anfield on Tuesday night, Benzema has now scored more goals against Liverpool in European Cup and Champions League history than any other player (6). He entered play level with Didier Drogba for the record. Team-mate Vinicius Junior is now in second place in that category (5). Real Madrid broke 6 records after defeating Liverpool at Anfield 22-year-old Vinicius has also become the youngest player since Johan Cruyff to score at least twice as a visitor in a European match at Anfield. Benzema has now scored in 18 consecutive Champions League campaigns, equalling Lionel Messi’s all-time record. Real Madrid is now the first team to win a Champions League match by three goals after trailing by at least two. The record applies to both home and away fixtures. Vinicius Junior has also become the second-youngest Madrid player to score in three straight UCL games. Raul was 22 years and 163 days old when he achieved the feat in 1999.

MAN UNITED RESTRICTS LIVERPOOL TO DRAW AT ANFIELD

MAN UNITED IN A DRAW TIE WITH LIVERPOOL AT ANFIELD

Man United continued their impressive record against Liverpool in the English Premier League, holding the Reds to a 0-0 draw at Anfield on Monday.
The win was United’s fourth win in their last five EPL meetings, while the draw was Liverpool’s first point earned in five games against United.

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Both teams started the encounter with frantic pace with Liverpool having the edge in terms of possession but not creating many openings.
Manchester United had the first attempt on goal in the sixth minute but Zlatan Ibrahimovic blazed his 35-yard free-kick over the bar.

Paul Pogba also had a crack at goal from distance but his effort sailed wide in the 14th minute.
Emre Can also fired Liverpool’s first shot but like the United duo of Ibrahimovic and Pogba his effort was wide.

In the 25th minute Marcus Rashford got past James Milner for the first time on the right flank but his cross targeted at Ibrahimovic was parried away to safety by Karius in the Liverpool goal.
Four minutes later Roberto Firmino met Jordan Henderson’s cross at the back post but his header was directed straight at David De Gea in goal for Manchester United as the first half ended with few chances created from both sides.

In the second half, Manchester United created the first chance at goal after Pogba curled in a fine cross but his long range pass was headed back across goal by Ibrahimovic in the 54th minute.
Five minutes later Emre Can forced a brilliant save from De Gea who dived down low to his right to deny the German midfielder.

In the 71st minute, De Gea pulled another great save this time tipping Philipe Coutinho’s stunning strike.
The draw sees Liverpool move up to fourth spot while Manchester United occupy the seventh position.