Liverpool vs Real Madrid head-to-head: Top five memorable matches in Champions League and other tournaments

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Liverpool and Real Madrid renew hostilities in another incredible battle in the Champions League when they face off at Anfield on Tuesday (February 21) for the first leg of their last-16 tie.

The European royalties have got their hands on Europe's big prize 18 times, which could indicate how successful they have been in the tournament. But this will be the tenth time both sides lock horns at the European summit, with Real Madrid claiming five and Liverpool three victories, respectively.

Now with a mouth-watering clash awaiting here’s a look back at the five of the most memorable contests in Liverpool vs Real Madrid head-to-head so far:

5. Liverpool 4-0 Real Madrid (2008/09 Champions League last 16, second leg)

Liverpool's biggest win over Madrid came under the tutelage of Rafael Benitez. The Reds were ahead in the first leg of the knock-out tie a fortnight earlier with a 1-0 win. But at Anfield, they just blew away Los Blancos with a 4-0 triumph. Fernando Torres opened the scoring and skipper Steven Gerrard scored a brace, while substitute Andrea Dossena concluded the scoring with the final goal.

4. Liverpool 0-3 Real Madrid (2014/15 Champions League group stage)

Real Madrid delivered sweet revenge after their humiliation at Anfield, six years after with a thumping victory in the group stage. The hosts found themselves 3-0 down at half-time at Anfield for the first time in their European history as Carlo Ancelotti's men ran riot. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring while Karim Benzema added two goals later in the tie.

3. Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid (1981 European Cup final)

Bob Paisley's men claimed a famous win against Real Madrid in Paris thanks to Alan Kennedy's 82nd-minute strike. In the space of just five years, the Reds claimed their third European trophy while Real Madrid played their first European final since 1966.

2. Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool (2017/18 Champions League)

A classic Champions League final that saw Real Madrid claim their 13th European title. Sergio Ramos’ controversial foul on Mohamed Salah and Loris Karius’ shocking errors in goal was definitely the key points. Two errors from Karius put Real Madrid ahead twice in the tie while Gareth Bale sealed the game by scoring one of the greatest goals in Champions League history with a bicycle kick.

1. Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool (2021/22 Champions League)

Last year's final, once again heightened Madrid's glory and frustrated the English giants who also played two back-to-back finals. Despite some big efforts from Jurgen Klopp's men, Madrid demonstrated their huge experience with Vinicius Junior sealing the game with a neat finish and Thibaut Courtois delivering a string of outstanding saves in Paris.