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LFC Globe’s Real Madrid article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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Jordan Henderson on how Liverpool used Europa League defeat as motivation
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson recalled a speech by manager Jurgen Klopp following the Reds’ Europa League final defeat to Sevilla in 2016. Liverpool lost the final to Spanish side Sevilla, who made a come-back from being 1-0 down at half-time to secure a 3-1 win to be crowned champions of Europe’s second-tier competition. Henderson had…
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Liverpool release statement as Reds supporters face flight cancellations
Liverpool FC says it is working with all relevant parties in order to find a resolution for almost a thousand supporters who have had their flight to Kiev cancelled. Liverpool take on giants Real Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday night, however UEFA have received criticism for the handling of the event. Reds…
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Jürgen Klopp’s assessment of every Liverpool player in his squad – Video
Jurgen Klopp revealed his thoughts on every member of the 24-man squad named for Liverpool’s Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday. Klopp, speaking in an extremely insightful video by the club, provided an assessment of every player in his squad. The manager was in praise of his players, whilst revealing stories on Andy…
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Jurgen Klopp explains why Dejan Lovren is a “world-class” defender
Dejan Lovren has certainly received criticism from supporters in the past, however Jurgen Klopp made clear how much of a fan he is of the defender. Lovren, who signed for Liverpool from Southampton in 2014, hasn’t always endeared himself to supporters, with good outings often followed by patchy form full of mistakes. Liverpool manager alluded…
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Jurgen Klopp explains why he chose to manage Liverpool over other clubs
Jurgen Klopp was linked with a number of clubs after leaving Dortmund, and the German outlined why he chose to manage Liverpool. The Reds manager replaced Brendan Rodgers at Anfield in 2015, with his acquisition a real statement of intent from Liverpool and owners group Fenway Sports Group. Klopp was regarded as being one of…
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Brilliant video shows travelling Reds in full voice on flight to Champions League final
Liverpool FC fans are in full voice as they travel to the Champions League final in Kiev. Watch the travelling Reds enjoying a belting rendition of ‘Allez! Allez! Allez!’ on one flight to Ukraine. The footage captured by Liverpool fan Ian Edwards shows supporters on the plane singing the famous chant, which has become a…
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“He loves it here” – Jurgen Klopp confident about Mohamed Salah’s future at Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp says he remains confident about Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield following a remarkable debut season. Salah has had an outstanding first season on Merseyside, scoring 44 goals in all competitions and firing the Reds into Saturday‘s Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kiev. The Egyptian has picked up numerous accolades during his…
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Rafa Benitez on why Klopp’s side are ‘better’ than his 2005 squad and why Liverpool can beat Real
Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez says the Reds are more than capable of beating Real Madrid as he compared the current side to his in 2005. The current Newcastle manager is still extremely popular amongst many supporters at Anfield, with his six year spell at Liverpool full of plenty of fond memories. One of those…
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Real Madrid’s arrogance will be music to the ears of Jurgen Klopp ahead of Champions League final
Real Madrid’s media onslaught ahead of the Champions League final is in full effect, with former managers, presidents and the Spanish press making out Saturday’s clash to be a mere formality. On Saturday evening, Jurgen Klopp will address his Liverpool side for one last time before they walk out of the tunnel at Kiev’s Olimpiyskiy…
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Liverpool FC: The Road to Kiev – Champions League final 2017/18
Watch Liverpool’s journey to the Champions League final as the Reds face holders Real Madrid in Kiev on May 26. Liverpool have played 14 games in this campaign’s Champions League to reach the final, starting in Germany 280 days ago. Jurgen Klopp’s side only managed to secure European qualification on the final day of last…
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