Nostalgia, Football, and Goals
The legends of Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at Anfield in a charitable spectacle on Saturday.
The Return of Steven Gerrard
Before the start of the match, the return of Steven Gerrard to his home (Anfield) was the center of attention. However, in the course of the actions, the presence of the legendary English midfielder also stood out.
Goals from Owen and Aldridge
Owen and Aldridge scored for the home team thanks to the assists from Gerrard, who also caused the penalty that Fowler converted for the third goal and scored the fourth goal for Liverpool against Real Madrid.
Real Madrid's Comeback
With 10 minutes to go, Congo, Morientes, and De la Red scored for Real Madrid, adding the necessary goals to close a spectacular match of old glories.
It is worth mentioning that the proceeds from the match will be donated in its entirety to the FC Liverpool Foundation. Meanwhile, the next legends duel will take place on June 11 at the Bernabeu, when the Madridistas host Roma.
Liverpool Legends vs. Real Madrid Legends Preview
Despite retiring from professional football several years ago, their quality remains intact. This morning, the legends of Real Madrid and Liverpool will play a charity match at Anfield.
Follow the live match here on the Liverpool website.
On the field, stars like Figo, Roberto Carlos, Michael Salgado, and McManaman will be present. But undoubtedly, the biggest star of the match will be Steven Gerrard, who returns to Anfield after his retirement in 2015.
Players from both teams. (Photo Reuters)
The 54,074 tickets for the match were sold in a matter of minutes. Last week, some images of the English veterans training for the occasion were leaked, and the fans exploded with excitement.
All proceeds will go to the Liverpool Foundation.