Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has claimed the fact his team have faced Liverpool only nine times in competitive action is a sign football needs to be revitalised by the European Super League.
Perez is a leading player in the much-derided project that was given a hostile reception when first proposed in April 2021 as an alterative to the Champions League.
Liverpool were one of 12 founding members only to hastily resign their membership in the wake of strong opposition from supporters, players and boss Jurgen Klopp over the closed nature of the competition, with Fenway Sports Group chief John Henry later issuing an apology. The club are involved in a lengthy legal process as they attempt to extricate themselves from their ESL agreement.
