Analysis of the Champions League final: Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0, Salah and Origi became heroes

In the early morning of June 2, Beijing time, the final of the 2018 - 19 European Champions League was held at the Wanda Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Two English Premier League teams, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, had a life and death battle. In the end, Liverpool won 2-0 thanks to goals from Salah and Origi

In the early morning of June 2, Beijing time, the final of the 2018 - 19 European Champions League was held at the Wanda Metropolitan Stadium in Madrid, Spain. Two English Premier League teams, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, had a life and death battle. In the end, with the goals of Salah and Origi, Liverpool defeated their opponents 2-0 and won the European Cup again 14 years later, the sixth time in the history of the team to win the highest honor in Europe.

In this game, both sides welcomed the return of top players. Salah and Filmino of Liverpool recovered in time, and Harry Kane of Tottenham also returned to the starting line-up. Before the opening, the two teams held a moment of silence for the Spanish player Reyes who died in a car accident that day. Just 25 seconds after the game started, Spurs suffered a blow. The cross in the restricted area of Mane hit Sissoko's hand, and the referee awarded a penalty. Salah made a penalty hit, establishing a 1-0 advantage for Liverpool.

The early lead of Liverpool made the game into a stalemate, and neither side played too many wonderful cooperation and opportunities. Tottenham have the advantage in ball control, but lack of threat on the offensive side. Kane and Ali are obviously in poor condition. Sun Xingqian is also firmly restricted by Liverpool's defense line. Liverpool kept their goal by relying on Alison's brave save and Van Dyke's solid defense. At the end of the first half, Liverpool's passing success rate was only 69%, creating a new low in the Champions League knockout rounds this season.

In the second half, the two sides fought again without changing. Spurs continue to suppress Liverpool and try to find the chance to equalize, but Liverpool's defense is very tenacious and does not leave much room for opponents. In the 58th minute, Liverpool replaced Filmino with Origi, increasing the vitality of the front court. In the 62nd minute, Liverpool replaced Vinaldom with Milner, strengthening the defense of the midfield. In the 66th minute, Spurs replaced Winks with Lucas, increasing their explosive power. In the 74th minute, Tottenham replaced Sissoko with Dale, trying to change the situation in midfield.

However, these substitutions did not change the trend of the game. Liverpool still kept suppressing Spurs and constantly creating threats. In the 69th minute, Mane broke through with the ball and gave it to Salah, who knocked back to Milner outside the restricted area, whose long-range shot missed the post. In the 79th minute, Origi received a pass from Matip on the left side of the restricted area and shot the goal from a small angle. Liverpool's 2-0 lead expanded. Although Spurs did not give up, Alison's heroic performance made them fail. In the end, Liverpool secured the victory with a 2-0 score and won the European championship again 14 years later.

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