The Reds were largely second best throughout an entertaining game against a Real team missing their first-choice centre-back pairing, but packed with impressive attacking talent. "We just didn't play good enough football to cause Real Madrid more problems. If that was one step forward, this was two steps back, with the Reds largely outclassed by a notably superior opponent. Benzema has now appeared in 108 Champions League matches for Real - the outright most by a non-Spaniard, with only Ramos (128), Raul (130) and Iker Casillas (150) playing more for the club in the competition. Real boss Zidane took charge of his 50th game in the Champions League, with this his 31st victory in the competition.

Source: BBC April 05, 2021 21:25 UTC