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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Daniel Orme

Liverpool named 'crime against history' XI at Real Madrid which made Steven Gerrard leave

Liverpool ’s upcoming trip to face Real Madrid will stir memories of one of the Reds’ most controversial European fixtures in their long history.

The Premier League giants last travelled to the Santiago Bernabeu back in November 2014 for what was a key group fixture; having started their European campaign off disappointingly. Liverpool lost to Basel, while Real had racked up a comprehensive 3-0 success at Anfield.

With the need for a win imperative, then Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers shocked many with a teamsheet that boasted seven changes and included the likes of Fabio Borini and Joe Allen. Whilst the Reds were competitive - a Karim Benzema strike deciding the tie - Rodgers’ selection’s were hugely criticised.

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