Liverpool f.c. vs Real Madrid lineups
Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the Champions League final on June 10, 2023, at the Stade de France in Paris.
Both teams have released their starting lineups for the match, and there are some surprises in store.
Liverpool will be without their star striker, Mohamed Salah, who is out with a shoulder injury. Sadio Mane will also miss the match due to suspension.
As a result, Roberto Firmino will lead the line for Liverpool, with Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota playing on the wings.
Midfield will see Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara start, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson playing at full-back.
Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip will start at center-back, with Alisson Becker in goal.
Real Madrid will also be without a key player, as Karim Benzema is out with a hamstring injury.
Eden Hazard will start up front for Real Madrid, with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo playing on the wings.
Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro will start in midfield, with Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy playing at full-back.
Eder Militao and David Alaba will start at center-back, with Thibaut Courtois in goal.
The match is sure to be a close one, as both teams have a lot of quality. Liverpool will be looking to win their seventh Champions League title, while Real Madrid will be looking to win their 14th.
Here are the full lineups for both teams:
Liverpool:
* Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
* Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joel Matip, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson
* Midfielders: Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Thiago Alcantara
* Forwards: Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota
Real Madrid:
* Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
* Defenders: Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy
* Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, Casemiro
* Forwards: Eden Hazard, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo