5 Liverpool matches which should serve as a warning to Real Madrid

#3 Liverpool 4-0 Brighton

Liverpool got the job done convincingly against Brighton

Context - Heading into the final game of the Premier League season, Liverpool were yet to secure a Champions League spot through their league position. The Reds were in fourth with Chelsea two points behind them in fifth. The Blues had to win the last game while Klopp's team had to avoid defeat to keep their spot.

A draw would suffice as Liverpool's superior goal-difference would see them through. However, the concern was with the team as they squandered away opportunities against West Brom and Stoke in previous weeks to clinch their Champions League spot for the next season. In the penultimate match against Chelsea, the Reds could not avoid defeat and lost 1-0 to keep the London club's hopes alive.

All of this was attributed to the deep run in the Champions League with a thin squad, struggling with injuries. Hence, there was a slight worry around the club, leading to the final game of the season.

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Result - After receiving a week's rest before a game since more than a month, the Reds scored thrice without reply by the hour-mark. Salah broke his mini-slump by opening the scoring before Dejan Lovren scored a solid header. Dominic Solanke scored his debut goal for the club in the second-half to put the result beyond any doubt.

Andy Robertson unleashes his left-foot in the end for his debut goal and Liverpool confirmed their Champions League qualification in style without depending on Chelsea's result. The week's rest helped the side tired due to their European exploits, recharge their batteries and the result was there for all to see.

By now, the Reds have picked up the knack of champions, where they never fail to turn up in a high-stakes match. This is something Real Madrid will have to keep in mind in Kyiv.