5 reasons why Liverpool are favourites to win the Champions League

A.S. Roma v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg
Liverpool are in the final of the Champions League

#4 Real lack identity

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
Madrid lack cohesion

Apropos to the point earlier, Real have no identity. It is really hard to decipher how Real Madrid – despite playing without any set tactical system – are in the finals of the Champions League this season.

One could argue that after Chelsea in 2012, Real are the worst finalists in the CL this decade. Neither can they counter like Mourinho's team, nor can they play swift vertical football like Ancelotti's.

Heck, even last season the Blancos had a nice blend of possession football with emphasis on quick vertical attack, but this season they just put the ball on the wings and then put it in the box.

There are only a very few instances this season when the Galacticos played through the middle to create a crafty team goal, which is actually a testament to their glaring problems.

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