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Team News: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

sportsmole.co.uk, 27 May 2022, 19:00
Two of the most successful sides in European history will aim to get their hands on another Champions League crown on Saturday, as Liverpool and Real Madrid do battle in the 2021-22 final at the Stade de France.

The Reds already have six European Cups in the cabinet, while Los Blancos are hoping to win the continent's top prize for a record-extending 14th time, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

LIVERPOOL vs. REAL MADRID

LIVERPOOL

Out: Divock Origi (muscle)

Doubtful: Thiago Alcantara (Achilles), Fabinho (hamstring), Joe Gomez (ankle)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Mane, Diaz

REAL MADRID

Out: None

Doubtful: David Alaba (adductor)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.

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