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Published 21:53 25 Apr 2018 BST
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Real equalised before half-time after a powerful finish from Marcelo, and then took the lead thanks to more dreadful defending.
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There was an individual error which led to Marco Asensio's goal, but the defending and positioning from the Bayern team was almost laughable.
Again, this is like a scene from a five-a-side game and not what one would expect from what is supposed to be the pinnacle of the sport.
The game was also noticeably less intense than Liverpool's win over Roma, and neither side displayed any discernible style of play.
There were plenty of world-class players on the pitch - from Cristiano Ronaldo to Luka Modric, Thomas Muller to Robert Lewandowski - but that only served to underline that having great players in a side doesn't automatically result in having a great team.
Most of the play was off the cuff and goals came from sloppy errors rather than moments of quality or team play. It was dull and ponderous for long spells, more reminiscent of a dead rubber group stage match than the semi-final of the best club competition in the world.
Liverpool shouldn't be worried about facing Madrid or Bayern if they complete the job against Roma next week. Klopp's team certainly aren't as talented as either side. Their goalkeeper Lorius Karius isn't of Champions League standard and Dejan Lovren is always likely to have a Dejan Lovren moment. Their midfield is hard-working, but there is little craft.
Yet, Liverpool play cohesive, organised football that is well executed, overwhelms the opposition and is more than the sum of its parts. They also have the most in-form front-three in world football.
Liverpool, with their organised, collective approach and the magic of Salah, Firmino and Mane, shouldn't fear the individualistic, incohesive football practiced by Bayern or Real Madrid. They will surely never have a better opportunity to win their sixth European Cup.Ireland warned of huge punishment for wider sport if Israel game had been boycotted
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