Liverpool hit two sad milestones when losing to Real

Liverpool became the first team in the Champions League to lead 2-0 but then lost by three goals. They also conceded four or more goals in a European Cup home game for the first time.

In addition, the match on the evening of February 21 left a special impression on Vinicius. At 22 years and 224 days, the Brazilian winger became the youngest visitor to score twice against Liverpool at Anfield in European competition since Johan Cruyff scored for Ajax in December 1966 at 19 years and 233 days.

In the match on the evening of February 21, Liverpool started smoothly with two goals in the first 14 minutes. After Darwin Nunez hit his heel to open the scoring, Mohamed Salah doubled the lead from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois' mistake. However, the home team then collapsed before Real's bravery. Vinicius equalized for the defending champion right in the first half by cutting the right foot in the 21st minute and taking advantage of the mistake of goalkeeper Alisson in the 36th minute.

After the break, Real continued to dominate. After Eder Militao's header made it 3-2 in the 47th minute, Karim Benzema's shot touched the Liverpool defender's foot and changed direction to make it 4-2. In the 67th minute, Benzema closed the big win for Real by dribbling past goalkeeper Alisson.

A 5-2 victory in the first leg of the 1/8 Champions League round of 16 almost means reaching the quarterfinals. In the second leg at home on March 15, Real has the right to lose by two goals without worrying about losing tickets.

The bold defeat on the evening of February 21 also made Liverpool once more holding a grudge against Real. Before that, the Anfield team lost to Real 1-3 and 0-1 in the Champions League finals 2018 and 2022.

Liverpool is the most successful English team in Europe. They have won six C1/Champions League Cups, three more titles than compatriot Man Utd. At other continental and international competitions, Liverpool have three more UEFA Cups/Europa Leagues, four European Super Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup.