Liverpool floored in Madrid, Dortmund denied at City – Football Weekly

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Real Madrid get the better of Liverpool again. Did Jurgen Klopp get his tactics wrong, and can the Reds undo the damage at Anfield, with its magical seats?

Phil Foden steered Manchester City to victory against a very capable Borussia Dortmund, despite teenage wunderkind Jude Bellingham’s wrongly disallowed goal.

Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard stars again for West Ham against Wolves, as the Hammers bid for a Champions League place. Could Declan Rice’s injury prove critical? Everton blow two points due to a late Palace equaliser, bringing Roy Hodgson his first point at Goodison this century.

We have a look at the Championship and ponder Norwich’s likely prospects next season in the Premier League.

And there’s time for further consideration of owls’ footballing prowess.

Real Madrid v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium<br>Liverpool's Roberto Firmino appears dejected after the final whistle during the UEFA Champions League match at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium, Madrid. Picture date: Tuesday April 6, 2021. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire.
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