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Liverpool Edge Past Real Madrid in Bernabeu ThrillerLiverpool Edge Past Real Madrid in Bernabeu Thriller In a pulsating clash at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Liverpool produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Real Madrid 5-2 in an enthralling first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The first half was dominated by Real Madrid, who took an early lead through Vinicius Junior’s exquisite finish. Liverpool struggled to find their rhythm and conceded another goal from Marco Asensio, leaving the visitors with an uphill task at the break. However, Jürgen Klopp’s halftime team talk seemed to inspire Liverpool. They emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigor and quickly pulled a goal back through Mohamed Salah’s instinctive volley. The Egyptian then equalised with a clinical penalty, leaving Real Madrid rattled. As the game progressed, Liverpool grew in confidence. Sadio Mané gave them the lead for the first time with a stunning solo effort, before Thiago Alcântara’s audacious long-range strike extended their advantage. Real Madrid refused to lie down, but Karim Benzema’s late goal was merely a consolation as Liverpool held on for a famous victory. Salah capped off a remarkable performance with his brace, cementing his status as one of the world’s finest forwards. Mané and Thiago also played pivotal roles in Liverpool’s triumph, providing moments of brilliance when their team needed it most. For Real Madrid, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow at their own fortress. Carlo Ancelotti’s side must now travel to Anfield in the second leg with a three-goal deficit if they are to progress to the semi-finals. This edge-of-your-seat encounter will surely be remembered as one of the most thrilling and memorable matches in Champions League history. Liverpool will now take a slender advantage into the return fixture, but Real Madrid have a proven track record of performing miracles on European nights.
