The English team and the German team know about the jumps in the European tournaments, and on ESPN we present you the best facts in the knockout phases
This Wednesday, the last matches of the quarterfinals will be played in this edition of Champions League and both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund must return from that series to qualify for the next round of the competition.
According to ESPN’s FiveThirtyEight Soccer Power Index, Dortmund have a 17% chance of recovering from a 2-1 win over Manchester City in the first leg, while Liverpool, who lost 3-1 to Real Madrid , has a 19% chance of advancing in the semifinals.
Because of the deed he has to accomplish Liverpool and Dortmund, on ESPN Digital Here are some of his most important returns:
Two years ago, the Reds organized one of the most spectacular comebacks in the history of the Champions League. The team led by Jurgen Klopp met Barcelona in the semifinals and lost the first leg at the Camp Nou 3-0, so it seemed impossible to overcome the series. However, in the return leg at Anfield, Liverpool came back epic by winning the match 4-0. Finally, Liverpool was proclaimed European champion.
In the Europa League 2016/17, the Teutonic team faced Benfica, one of the most important teams in Portugal, in the round of 16. The Red Eagles won the first stage 1-0, but Borussia managed to win the series by defeating the Portuguese team 4-0 on German territory.
In the semifinals of the Europa League 2016, Liverpool fell in the first round to Villarreal, a team that was one of the favorites to win the competition. However, in return, Liverpool, thanks to the support of his men, managed to return from the series and advance to the final by winning the match 3-0. Unfortunately for Reds fans, the English team lost the title to Sevilla.
Dortmund Vs. Malaga
In the 2013 Champions League quarter-finals, Dortmund played in a thrilling match against Málaga. The first leg ended without a score and in the return leg, Málaga went 2-1 eight minutes after the end of the match, but Dortmund managed to score twice in extra time and advanced to the semifinals. Dortmund reached the final, which they lost to Munich.
Liverpool Vs. Benfica
In the quarterfinals of the Europa League 2010, Liverpool, who managed to qualify for this court after returning from their series against Lille, faced Benfica and lost 2-1 in the first leg, however at Anfield, the reds managed to give them the victory. to the aggregate dashboard (5-3) and qualified for the semifinals.
Dortmund Vs. Rangers
In 1999, Dortmund and Rangers met in the UEFA Cup, with the Scots winning the first leg 2-0. In the second round, the Teutonic team managed to equalize the aggregate score in regular time and won its place in the next round through a series of penalties.
In one of the most memorable Champions League finals, Liverpool faced the powerful AC Milan for “Orejona” in the 2004/05 edition. The Italians came into the break with a three-goal lead and millions of fans assumed that Milan would win the title, but with goals from Steven Gerrard, Vladimir Smicer and Xabi Alonso, the Reds equalized the score. The title was defined in penalties, in which case Liverpool was better and signed a historic feat.
Dortmund Vs. Lazio
In the 1994/95 UEFA Cup season, Dortmund, who had just come from a comeback in the round of 16, met Lazio in the quarter-finals, and the Italians took the first game of the series to a minimum. In the second match of the tie, Dortmund managed to eliminate the Serie A team with a touchdown by Karl-Heinz Riedle in the 90th minute.