Liverpool legend John Barnes has insisted that Real Madrid played poorly on their road to the UEFA Champions League final.
The Reds will lock horns with Los Blancos at the Stade de France in the Champions League final tonight. They will be looking to win their third trophy of the season, having already won the EFL Cup and FA Cup.
Liverpool, though, have to beat 13-time Champions League winners Real Madrid to get their hands on Ol' Big Ears. Carlo Ancelotti's side have already won La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup this campaign.
The Spanish giants beat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Chelsea and Manchester City on their way to Paris. However, Barnes feels they were not at their best in those games and only got past their opponents because of the support of the fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.
With the final set to take place at the Stade de France, the Liverpool legend has claimed that Real Madrid will not have the 'luxury' of home fans today. The Englishman is also of the view that Karim Benzema is the 'only trouble' Los Blancos could cause the Reds. He told Bonus Code Bets:
“The only trouble that Madrid could cause is Karim Benzema, not the entire forward line. Benzema scores the goals, Rodrygo obviously came on and scored a few, but it’s really Benzema that’s the threat."
“You look at what Real did against Manchester City, Chelsea, and others, but it’s always that they’ve played poorly – including their home games, and then in the last 15 minutes they’ve come back at the Santiago Bernabeu, when the crowd have got behind them."
“Everything Madrid have done in this season’s competition has been in the last 10 minutes, at home. They aren’t at home with their fans against Liverpool, so they can’t go two or three nil down against Liverpool and try to come back. They won’t have that luxury in Paris.”
Barnes seems to be positive about his former club's chances of winning the Champions League today. It remains to be seen if the Reds can beat Real Madrid to lift the trophy for the seventh time in their history.
Liverpool legend glad to face Real Madrid instead of Manchester City
Ancelotti's side beat Premier League champions Manchester City to book their place in the Champions League final. Barnes is glad that it turned out the way it did as Pep Guardiola's side would have been a tougher opponent for the Reds. He said:
“I’m glad Liverpool have to face Real Madrid in the Champions League final and not Manchester City. City would cause us far more problems in comparison to Madrid."
Jurgen Klopp's side beat Inter Milan, Benfica and Villarreal on their way to the final.
Aman1997
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luck running out for Madrid
brains running out of liv fans
Yuyaenortz
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come and say it now again,,way is the 123
tiyamstu
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Going by trend,Madrid will win. but if what team can play, Liverpool will win outrightly,when Madrid is confidently talking of winning ucl,it's because they know referees and UEFA is totally in their pockets, that's the more reason they taunt Guardiola for failure in ucl,cos they know whatever Guardiola plays referees must find a way to thwart and disappoint his efforts, except when he can outscore the referees,as in the case with Lionel Messi!!!
ciyamnpty
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that means he consider us as the underdogs but don't worry we shall see in Paris tonight hala Madrid let show them what we can do tonight hala Madrid we are madridista hala Madrid goodluck once again halaaaa maaadriid
luck running out for Madrid
heybelouyz
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that means he consider us as the underdogs but don't worry we shall see in Paris tonight hala Madrid let show them what we can do tonight hala Madrid we are madridista hala Madrid goodluck once again halaaaa maaadriid
heybelouyz
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you are talking too much let meet at Paris
reobdkmo
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OK Mr legend, start wrting a book from today a poor playing champions league winner 2022 real madrid who’ll beat ur good playing liverpool.
Tutcdmnoy
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hala Madrid wether poorly or not we are in the champion league final
puhcekz
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Barnes the justifies the means
cece1821
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Here we go Liverpool fans
Zuccknsz
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Madrid do not play poorly but play humbly..
Zuccknsz
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Real Madrid don't play poorly but are just humble...
Hubbekntz
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Line up
katailruyz
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They played poorly yet they're in the final today. Are you ok??? Wining by come-back isn't playing poorly mr man. But if you say so, they'll still play poorly today and win. In the long run, "The End Justifies The Means".
word 😤
Hohabdlos
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The Liverpool supporters are playing a psycological game and it's like are fearing Madrid.
AnthonyNSelayJunior
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hummm, TWT
Jboss_official
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1999 english club wins UCL 2000 Spanish club wins it at Stade de france Paris 2005 english club wins UCL 2006 Spanish club wins it at Stade de france Paris 2021 English club wins UCL 2022?? venue: Stade de france Paris again! A Croatian has won the UCL in every tournament since 2013.. Modric is the only Croatian playing tomorrow. Liverpool are an unbelievably scary side with firepower everywhere. However, what you will withess today is that Real Madrid doesn't just fight for the UCL; the UCL also fights for Real Madrid. Even if Klopp and all of his followers play the best game in history, they will still lose and once again those that are too blind to see will call it luck. It has been written....
Well stated
Zokapee
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when Chelsea was leading 4 against 3 on aggregate where were they playing?
When Real Madrid scored three goals and then ultimately flogged Chelsea, where did it all happened combined?
kiodiprs
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They played poorly yet they're in the final today. Are you ok??? Wining by come-back isn't playing poorly mr man. But if you say so, they'll still play poorly today and win. In the long run, "The End Justifies The Means".
Larrymoyal
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Talking nonsense you forgot what Madrid did in the first leg against Chelsea remember it wasn't at home and you saw the score line
When they were leading on aggregate where were they playing?
biedkopst
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Well, I guess Stanford Bridge where Real Madrid whipped Chelsea 3 goals is now the new Bernabeu. Every English man is taking a dip at Real Madrid suddenly. We will see after the 90 minutes who gets the last laugh.
when Chelsea was leading 4 against 3 on aggregate where were they playing?
Kuhblnsy
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when are people going to understand past form doesn't always have an impact on a cup final, its what happens on the day matters, every one talking as if Liverpool have already won the match,,it could end in tears
NkelnziehSmith
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Barnes you have my respect
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But is true ...city is the second strongest team now ..after PSG...we Liverpool don't like facing city
Zokapee
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Well, I guess Stanford Bridge where Real Madrid whipped Chelsea 3 goals is now the new Bernabeu. Every English man is taking a dip at Real Madrid suddenly. We will see after the 90 minutes who gets the last laugh.
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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Another English pundit
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Lol [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
ABDULFATAI ADESANYA
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why the entire world of legends and media underestimating real Madrid to the point that no one considering how far they've come. Everyone is writing them off. Remember this is the game of football not skateboard. In football the unthinkable happens.
It is the tactics Ancelotti usually plays that makes people feels Realmadrid are not good. Honestly, Ancelotti tactics is so disgusting. His tactics is so bad and that's why you see those players always fight back to win. It is the tactics of Ancelotti Madrid is still Madrid
Mowbnrsuz
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I wish RM beat this motomouths
stanaz
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Liverpool fans and so called Legends talk too much 👅👅
Madrid is the worst
Raailnoryz
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Barnes you have my respect
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I will keep this
Kaudeitu
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Liverpool fans and so called Legends talk too much 👅👅
luubekrsu
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Liverpool 1 VS 4 Real Madrid 💪💪 Manchester United 💪💪 Ronaldo 💪
9-0 ouch still hurt.Cry kiddo cry it's ok
luubekrsu
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Real Madrid 💪
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9-0 still hurt. Go n cry boy it's ok
wapilmtyz
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Talking nonsense you forgot what Madrid did in the first leg against Chelsea remember it wasn't at home and you saw the score line
BinuAdawe
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Real Madrid have been underestimated since the beginning of the nockout stages but they defeated THREE of the biggest teams in the world. Today, you are one of the witnesses who are still selling short Real but that poor form will defeat you Barnes.
soldierzway
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Barnes you have my respect
AbubakrGH
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What about the Chelsea game 1st leg
XangatPhysicst
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let, see what happen,
zacadklmnz
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Real Madrid 💪
pukbmrsyz
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1999 english club wins UCL 2000 Spanish club wins it at Stade de france Paris 2005 english club wins UCL 2006 Spanish club wins it at Stade de france Paris 2021 English club wins UCL 2022?? venue: Stade de france Paris again! A Croatian has won the UCL in every tournament since 2013.. Modric is the only Croatian playing tomorrow. Liverpool are an unbelievably scary side with firepower everywhere. However, what you will withess today is that Real Madrid doesn't just fight for the UCL; the UCL also fights for Real Madrid. Even if Klopp and all of his followers play the best game in history, they will still lose and once again those that are too blind to see will call it luck. It has been written....
zacadklmnz
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Liverpool 1 VS 4 Real Madrid 💪💪 Manchester United 💪💪 Ronaldo 💪
judbcknst
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why the entire world of legends and media underestimating real Madrid to the point that no one considering how far they've come. Everyone is writing them off. Remember this is the game of football not skateboard. In football the unthinkable happens.
QuamiJuliuz
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Yoo... We hear you, Gbee Naabu
AhmadSidi1
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Another English pundit
jmayd
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Liverpool legend right