Real Madrid, Spain, faced their rivals Liverpool, England, in the second leg of the 2023 Champions League 16th round, in a meeting that took place on the grounds of the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the stronghold of the Royal Club.
The end of the second leg between the Spanish club and its counterpart “Reds” ended with the victory of the agrarian at the expense of the guests, with an unanswered goal scored by the Frenchman Karim Benzema, so that the match ended with a score of 6-2 on aggregate, thanks to which Real Madrid went to quarter-finals of the Champions League.
The Spanish capital team is looking forward to meeting one of the qualified teams from the 1/8 finals of the tournament, as Benfica, Chelsea, Bayern, Milan, Inter, Manchester City, Naples have reserved their places. We are waiting for the results of the draw.
Ancelotti reveals reason for playing Liverpool’s anthem at Santiago Bernabeu
Italian coach showed Carlo Anchelotti The Real Madrid coach, during a press conference that took place after the match with Liverpool in the Champions League, explained why the Reds’ anthem was played at the Santiago Bernabeu.
It is worth noting that after the end of the match between Real Madrid and the Reds, the anthem “You Will Never Walk Alone” by the English team Liverpool sounded from inside the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, the stronghold of the royal club. .
Carlo said: “Playing Liverpool’s famous YNWA anthem at the Bernabéu today? It’s a good response for them, they honored Amancio’s departure in the first leg and it’s an honest gesture from our club towards them.