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Three battles that’ll decide Liverpool vs Real Madrid

By Russell Hughes

ROME, ITALY - MAY 02: Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates after the full time whistle as Liverpool qualify for the Champions League Final during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between A.S. Roma and Liverpool at Stadio Olimpico on May 2, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY - MAY 02: Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates after the full time whistle as Liverpool qualify for the Champions League Final during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg match between A.S. Roma and Liverpool at Stadio Olimpico on May 2, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 24: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates as he scores his sides second goal with Roberto Firmino during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final First Leg match between Liverpool and A.S. Roma at Anfield on April 24, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) /

Mohamed Salah vs Sergio Ramos

No three key battles piece would be complete without adding in Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, who has played such a big role in firing Liverpool to the Champions League final.

Sergio Ramos is one of the finest defenders in world football. He’s experienced. At club and country level, there is nothing Ramos hasn’t done. But now he must get the better of Salah.

One way to get past the Spaniard would be to use his explosive pace and dazzling football. There is no doubting the defender’s quality, but at 32 does Ramos have the mobility to deal with Salah buzzing around like a wasp?

The whole world will be looking for a massive performance from the former Roma man. He’s proven he’s got the bottle for big occasions, and they don’t come much bigger than this.

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