For the first time in four years, it is impossible for the silver medalist to be Juventus or Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid has constantly been the dominant side in the competition, but Liverpool has 100% record against Real Madrid in the final against Real Madrid.
The two sides met in the 1981 final. It was also the last time Real Madrid failed to win a Champions League final.
The first-leg victories granted Real Madrid and Liverpool an access to compete for the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League title.
Bayern Munich was just a goal away from advancing knocking out Real Madrid, while Roma was just a goal away from sending the tie against Liverpool into extra-time (possibly penalties)
Karim Benzema provided the goals that Real Madrid need to secure a draw at home against Bayern Munich and moved on to the UCL final on their victory in Munich. Radja Nianggolan two late goals was only good enough to give Roma the win at the end of the match. Liverpool advanced to the final on goal aggregate.
The date is set for May 26, 2018. ’A day that Real Madrid can achieve a historic 13th title in the competition and three title wins in a row.
Three consecutive UEFA Champions League final appearance for Real Madrid can only be topped by winning the title 3 consecutive times.
Liverpool will be the third most successful team in the competition’s history if they win their 6th league title. Only Real Madrid and AC Milan will have a better record of success in the competition.
