Liverpool, who had been fighting in multiple tournaments under the intensive Premier League schedule, was already exhausted. They struggled to protect their qualification to enter the Champions League next season in the league and finally staked everything on the Champions League.
But compared to the vitality of Real Madrid, Liverpool paled in comparison.
It was completely different from the shocking turnaround that year in Istanbul.
AC Milan, who was at the peak of their power, was not only domineering at that time, but also arrogant and complacent. They opened champagne to celebrate at halftime. Two years ago, they were already the Champions League champions. Then, they climbed to the top of Serie A and dominated Apennine. AC Milan was buried because they underestimated their opponent.
But Real Madrid's thirst for glory, especially the special and transcendent goal of "winning the Champions League for the tenth time," would prevent Real Madrid from making the same mistakes as AC Milan.
They would not give Liverpool any chance at all!
Torres and Gerard ran desperately in the front field, counter-pressing, running positions, looking for gaps and looking for opportunities. Sweat had already soaked their jerseys, but in the end, they were still unable to make waves in Real Madrid's penalty area.
The few and threatening long shots could not make Saint Casillas bow their arrogant head in Bernabéu.
They wanted to put the entire army on the line and fight to the death, but Liverpool had already tried twice. Just probing and trying had been met with a thunderous blow. The Liverpool players were worried that they would be completely nailed to the pillar of shame at the Bernabéu, so they had a strong fear in their hearts.
Real Madrid slowly dealt with Liverpool, calmly watching the time pass, and keenly observing Liverpool's every move.
This season's Bernabéu was Europe's number one demonic home ground!
No matter who came to Bernabéu, it would be a fool's dream to stage a dragon's roar and a tiger's roar here to steal the limelight!
In the 59th minute of the game, Guti hit a high-quality long shot in front of the penalty area, and Reina performed a world-class save to save the ball out of the end line.
Five minutes later, Qin Xiong stuck close to the ground in the midfield and delivered a wonderful pass to Snede. The latter single-handedly tried to pass the goalkeeper, Reina, but Reina fell to the ground to save the football.
In the 71st minute of the game, Robben's banana-ball shot from the right side of the penalty area slid out of the goal, causing the Liverpool players to break out in cold sweat again.
In the 82nd minute of the game, Raúl retreated and cooperated with Qin Xiong. The two players swapped positions, and Raúl sent a straight ball to Qin Xiong.
Qin Xiong, who charged into the penalty area, aimed at the far corner of the goal after Reina abandoned the goal and shot.
The football that flew past Reina's side was slightly changed by Reina's fingertips. The football finally brushed the outside of the goalpost and bounced out of the end line.
Qin Xiong stood by the doorpost and turned back to smile helplessly at Raúl, as if he felt a little apologetic for wasting Raúl's wonderful teachings.
Raúl walked up indifferently and high-fived Qin Xiong.
Real Madrid did not play like the Real Madrid fans knew at the Bernabéu today.
But it was undeniable that Real Madrid controlled the overall situation from beginning to end in this calm and uneventful rhythm of the game.
Alonso sent a straight ball over the top to Torres in the last minute of the game. Torres successfully reversed the offside position, but he could not stop the ball. The football bounced to the ground in the penalty area and was easily confiscated by Casillas.
"The game is over! The second leg of the 2007-2008 Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Liverpool is over. Congratulations to Real Madrid for eliminating Liverpool with a total score of 6: 3 and advancing to this season's Champions League final!
Like many strong teams that came to the Bernabéu before, Liverpool was not able to create too much difficulty for Real Madrid here today. Real Madrid played a little more cautiously in the second leg because of the advantage accumulated in the first leg. But this caution allowed them to completely control the game and make Liverpool kneel and surrender in the constant consumption of energy!
Now the Real Madrid fans can look forward to the club's tenth Champions League trophy!
Real Madrid is bound to be fully prepared for the battle in Moscow next. Their advantage is still very obvious. No matter the result of the other semi-final tomorrow, Manchester United or Chelsea will meet Real Madrid in the Champions League final. The two Premier League giants will have to sprint for the end of the season. But Real Madrid can conserve their energy and prepare for the Champions League final with all their might!
This may make Real Madrid more attractive to the outside world. Now we can wait for the day of the Champions League final! "
At the end of the game, the players on the Real Madrid bench rushed into the stadium. Everyone celebrated the team's entry into the Champions League final in the enthusiastic atmosphere of the stadium!
The Liverpool players stood in place and stared blankly at the celebrating Real Madrid players.
The night was as cold as water. It was as if only the Red Army could feel the cool but stinging chill.
They could only secure fourth place in the league and fell at the doorstep of the Champions League final. What was left for the Red Army was another "we've done our best this year and we'll come back next year."
The somewhat depressed Liverpool players bowed their heads slightly and left the Bernabéu with a little sadness.
Bosque and Benítez chatted a little more. In the eyes of the outside world, it might be the teacher comforting the disciple, or the disciple congratulating the teacher. It might just be etiquette for the outside world.
When the Real Madrid players finished celebrating in the stadium, many players took off their jerseys and threw them to the fans in the stands.
Then they began to leave.
Qin Xiong, who was walking in the middle, looked majestic. Snede, Robben, Raúl, and Guti. The five people in the middle talked and laughed as if they were already looking forward to the Champions League final.
The fans who were reluctant to leave for a long time were happy to see this scene.
It looked like the strongest Green Shade team on the surface!
As soon as they walked to the sidelines, reporters excitedly came up to interview them.
The staff blocked them, and the Real Madrid players did not know who the reporters were going to interview.
A reporter shouted, "Will Real Madrid, who is undefeated this season, achieve a treble?"
The Real Madrid players suddenly turned their heads and smiled at the reporter in unison. "Nonsense! Of course they will! "
Perhaps no one realized that they would have such a tacit understanding. After they finished speaking, they laughed together.
They kept walking toward the players' tunnel. The reporter who got the player's answer was particularly excited and shouted at their backs, "Will Real Madrid create a more magical record than Arsenal? Undefeated in the league, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League! Undefeated in all the games of the season! "
This time, no Real Madrid player answered the reporter. Only laughter echoed in the players' tunnel.
But it was enough to make the reporter excited. He got first-hand information and was able to truthfully report the reaction of the Real Madrid players.
And looking at the state of Real Madrid, it could not be said that they were arrogant, but their strong self-confidence had made the team extraordinary!
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