Liverpool and Real Madrid are set to collide again in the UEFA Champions League. Just months after Real Madrid edged past Liverpool in the 2022 Paris final, the two European powers meet once more in the 2023 round of 16, renewing a storied rivalry that never fails to draw global attention.
How Real Madrid has fared against Klopp: wins, draws and losses
This matchup marks the eleventh and twelfth times Jurgen Klopp has coached against Real Madrid. He previously faced them six times with Borussia Dortmund and four times as Liverpool boss. The head-to-head record under Klopp features three Real Madrid wins, two draws and five defeats across ten meetings with the German manager.
Notably, Klopp’s three victories against Real Madrid as a Dortmund coach stand out. As Liverpool’s manager, he has yet to defeat Real Madrid, recording one draw and two losses. In terms of knockout clashes, Klopp has managed to eliminate Real Madrid only once, a curious highlight from the 2012-13 season when he was at the helm of Dortmund and Jose Mourinho led Real Madrid. Dortmund triumphed 4-1 in the first leg but fell 2-0 in the return match, sending Madrid through on aggregate [Goal].
In subsequent meetings, Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti eliminated Dortmund with a 3-0 victory in the first leg and a 2-0 victory in Germany. Real Madrid would also advance to the final in the 2018 and 2022 showdowns, winning 3-1 in 2018 and 1-0 in 2022. The 2021 quarterfinals also ended with Madrid progressing after a 3-1 first leg and a 0-0 second leg. These episodes underscore the enduring challenge Real Madrid presents to Klopp and his teams [Goal].
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