Tottenham vs. Liverpool Pre-Match Tactical Analysis, Part 2: Keys to Victory

Examining what Liverpool must do in order to defeat Tottenham and lift their sixth Champions League trophy. Yesterday, we started out by taking a closer look at the threat Tottenham pose to Liverpool in Saturday’s 2019 Champions League final in Madrid. Now, it is time we delve into what the Reds can do to hurt their opponents.

The two sides — the managers and, due to little turnover, most of the players — have met many times over the past couple of years, with most of the games decided, if at all, by a single goal. Tactical adjustments are experiments are attempted each time, and despite the familiarity, one never knows exactly how either side is going to approach the game.

We’ll make an educated attempt at guessing, though. Here, then, are a few of Liverpool’s likely keys to victory....