How Liverpool can beat Real Madrid in Champions League Final: The tactics Jurgen Klopp must employ to take down Ronaldo & Co

Real Madrid vs Liverpool tactical analysis
How will both teams set up tactically in the Champions League final? Credit: SAM MOPPETT

The Chaaaaampions! And as the rousing Champions League theme peaks and dissipates, the Liverpool and Real Madrid players will hear only the roar of the crowd and the sound of their own thumping hearts. This is the big game.

Real Madrid have experience of it - amazing, recent experience - after winning their previous two finals. It's experience and class vs explosive attack and momentum.

How should Liverpool approach the game? Jurgen Klopp's record in finals isn't great but even having lost his last five in a row, it's unthinkable he'd revert from the 4-3-3, high-pressing, relentlessly attacking football that has taken Liverpool to Kiev. Real Madrid have been shaky this season and a little unsure...

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