5 reasons why Liverpool are favourites to win the Champions League

#2 Madrid’s shaky defence

Madrid's main man in defence

In the league this season, so far, the Galaticos have conceded 37 goals – which is the highest among the top four teams in the division. Even city rivals Getafe have conceded fewer goals than the Blancos.

In the Champions League, they have conceded in every single game except for three – and two of them were against APOEL. It just goes to show the glaring crevices in Real Madrid’s defence.

And given how Liverpool’s fabled trio are scoring and assisting for fun, Sergio Ramos and co. will have a really tough time against Firmino and co.