Combined XI of the best players from Liverpool and Real.
Liverpool and Real Madrid meet in the Champions League for what will be a stand-out game in Europe this week, but how would a combined XI of these two giants look? On current form, there’s little argument that Real would dominate the team, but which three Reds stars made our lineup?
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GK: Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
Not a player in the best of form, but surely still a better goalkeeper than Liverpool’s Simon Mignolet.
DR: Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid)
A top class right-back Daniel Carvajal is unquestionably in ahead of Glen Johnson or Javi Manquillo of Liverpool.
DL: Alberto Moreno (Liverpool)
One of the best Liverpool signings this summer, Spanish left-back Alberto Moreno looks a top prospect since moving from Sevilla.
DC: Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
One of the best defenders in the world, there’s no question Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid gets in the team.
DC: Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
Another top defender, Raphael Varane is a top prospect for the future and better than Liverpool’s current options at the back.
MC: Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
A world class playmaker, Toni Kroos starts in central midfield for this combined XI.
MC: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Partnering Kroos is Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, who remains one of the best in Europe on his day, despite his advancing years.
AMR: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
An easy choice here, Cristiano Ronaldo is perhaps the best player in the world at the moment and starts on the right-hand side.
AML: Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
In ahead of Liverpool’s outstanding youngster Raheem Sterling, Gareth Bale of Real Madrid takes the left-wing role in this XI.
AMC: James Rodriguez (Real Madrid)
A player in top form this season, Galactico signing James Rodriguez takes a place just behind the striker ahead of the likes of Philippe Coutinho.
FC: Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool)
Perhaps being a bit generous, Daniel Sturridge is arguably a more consistent striker than Karim Benzema, and the Liverpool man just gets in ahead of the Bernabeu star for the lone striker role.