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Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Confirmed lineups as Thiago starts Champions League final

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The two European finalists have announced their lineups for the much-awaited showpiece.

Liverpool and Real Madrid will face off in the Champions League final at Stade de France.

Jurgen Klopp has made three changes to the lineup that defeated Wolves 3-1 on the final matchday of the Premier League. Virgil van Dijk has returned to the Reds’ backline to replace Joel Matip.

Fabinho starts ahead of Naby Keita in midfield while Mohamed Salah replaces Digo Jota.

Let’s take a look at the two sides’ starting XIs.

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Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Official lineups

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Thiago; Salah, Mane, Diaz.

Substitutes: Kelleher, Milner, Keita, Firmino, Gomez, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Minamino, Jota, Tsimikas, Matip, Elliott.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Eder Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr.

Substitutes: Lunin, Hazard, Nacho, Asensio, Marcelo, Lucas Vazquez, Bale, Dani Ceballos, Rodrygo, Camavinga, Isco, Mariano.

Real Madrid start the game with two changes compared to the lineup that drew 0-0 against Real Sociedad last week.

David Alaba returns to the Blancos’ defence line while Federico Valverde replaces Rodrygo upfront. Based on his match-deciding performance against City, most observers guessed Rodrygo would start the game.

Let’s see if the Brazilian can become Carlo Ancelotti’s super substitution once again tonight!

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