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Liverpool will face their fellow English rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the UEFA Champions League 2018-19 in Madrid on June 1.
It has been a dream season for both sides. Jurgen Klopp's army will play their second straight Champions League final this June, hoping to put the disappointment of last year's defeat to Real Madrid behind them.
With their electrifying style of play, Liverpool have already proven that they can produce some shocking results. A few days ago, it was Liverpool who impressed the world with one of the most dramatic comebacks in Champions League history when they beat Barcelona 4-0 in the second leg of their semifinal at Anfield.
A brace each by Georginio Wijnaldum and Divock Origi sent the Catalan giants home in a game where Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino were out injured for Liverpool.
The final will take place at Atletico Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano Stadium on 1st June. The match is going to be an all-English encounter, and we could look forward to a tough encounter between Liverpool and Spurs.
Tottenham Hotspur, who sensationally defeated Ajax in their semifinal thanks to Lucas Moura's hat-trick, will be looking to seal their first ever Champions League title. Without any further ado, let us focus on the three reasons why Liverpool are the favourites in the UCL final.
#3 Balanced midfield and a fresh frontline
The midfield is considered the heart of a team, and this Liverpool side have a healthy heart. Under the management of Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's midfield has been enhancing their performance day by day.
The likes of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and James Milner add experience to the side, while the energy of Georginio Wijnaldum add some more versatility in the midfield.
One thing that makes this midfield one of the best in the Premier League is the players' understanding. Milner and Henderson have been playing for this historic club for a long time, and we could expect some delightful passes and runs from them when Liverpool take on Spurs at Madrid in the final.
Liverpool superstars like Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino missed the semi-final's second leg at Anfield due to their respective injury issues. This season, Salah has scored 22 goals from 37 matches, while Firmino has netted only 4 goals in his 11 Premier League appearances for the club.
It is expected that the frontmen will recover soon and play their part in the final. Their addition could boost the team's morale, and Liverpool could easily grab the title with their presence on the field.
#2 Liverpool are defensively strong enough
Liverpool have one of the best defensive records among all the European giants. Having conceded only 22 goals from 37 Premier League appearances, their centre-backs are enjoying an exceptional season in the Red colour. When we think about the Liverpool defence, we should mention the name of Virgil van Dijk.
The Dutchman has become the backbone of this Liverpool defence. Although he is a centre-back, his physical presence and ability could help Klopp's side during set-piece situations. This season, he has scored two goals in the Champions League and four goals respectively in the Premier League.
On the other hand, Tottenham have conceded 15 more goals than the Merseyside club. The Londoners have some injury issues in their defence line. Their star defender, Jan Vertonghen, could miss the final with a foot injury. The Liverpool side could get some advantage if Vertonghen misses the final.
#1 Head-to-head record favours Liverpool
Liverpool have the upper hand against Londoners when one compares the head-to-head stat. The Reds have played 172 games against the men in white, securing 82 victories over Spurs. Having drawn 42 games and lost 48 against Spurs, Liverpool will look to extend that lead next month in the UCL final.
One could say that these are only numbers, but sometimes these numbers can play a pivotal role in building or breaking a team's mentality. This season, Liverpool have faced Tottenham Hotspur twice in the Premier League and it's no surprise that the Reds were the winners on both occasions.
The form against Spurs gives Liverpool the edge ahead of the June 1 encounter.
In conclusion, one can safely say that Liverpool will go to UCL final in Madrid as the favourites.
