In recent years, the competition between Real Madrid and Liverpool has emerged with notable frequency.
Regrettably for the Reds, Los Blancos have often come out on top.
Off the field, the Spanish club has been a significant source of frustration in their pursuit of local talent Trent Alexander-Arnold, who appears poised to leave Anfield for the Bernabeu.
On the field, their dominance has been evident as well.
Indeed, the two teams have faced each other in two Champions League finals over the last decade, both of which were secured by the Spanish side.
The most recent encounter was the 2021/22 final, decided by a solitary goal from Vinicius Junior.
Previously, in the 2017/18 final, Madrid triumphed 3-1, highlighted by Gareth Bale’s stunning bicycle kick, while Loris Karius endured a difficult match.
During the 2018 final, Madrid’s captain Sergio Ramos seemed to execute a deliberately harsh challenge on Mohamed Salah.
He held the winger’s arm as he fell, resulting in a dislocated shoulder and leaving the Anfield star in tears as he had to exit the match early.
This incident was a distressing moment for everyone associated with Liverpool, and it is one that future player Harvey Elliott would remember vividly.