Gerrard full of praise for Modric and Benzema

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Gerrard admitted Madrid were superior. Screenshot/BTSport

Another Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard came in with his opinion on the Reds' tough defeat against Real Madrid. The ex-midfielder admitted that the 'Merengues' were superior and didn't hesitate to praise Luka Modric and Karim Benzema's role.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard said the Reds were "dominated" by Real Madrid and that the Spanish club "were a level above" the English side.

"It was a reality check", Gerrard said to 'BT Sport'. "Liverpool started perfectly, they went 2-0 up, exactly what you need on a European night, but from then on Real Madrid came back into the game, they scored quickly and from then on they dominated and got the better of Liverpool".

"At any club, if you concede five goals, there's got to be questions as to why and how. I'm sure Klopp will do that in the coming days. Liverpool don't concede five goals, it's very rare".

"Sometimes in football you've just got to lift your hands up and admit that the other side were better, that they were above you and they dominated you. They were better in both boxes. We've witnessed Modric and Benzema's greatness", the Englishman admitted.

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S. Gerrard
Real Madrid
Liverpool
K. Benzema
Luka Modrić