Real Madrid 1 Liverpool 0 (agg 6-2)LIVE SCORE: Benzema’s sends toothless Reds crashing out of Champions League

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

37. Liverpool almost catch Real out with a corner - that corner.

Reminiscent of their famous one against Barcelona, Alexander-Arnold's quick delivery towards Salah at the near post is bundled away by some desperate Real defending.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

36. Another fine stop from Courtois!

The Real Madrid goalkeeper is equal to Gakpo's strike from the corner of the penalty area after the ball had sat up perfectly for the Dutchman to hit.

They both made blunders in the first leg, but tonight has so far been a game for Alisson and Courtois to showcase their talents.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

35. A similar effort at the other end of the pitch.

Not for the first time, Vinicius tricks his way around Alexander-Arnold and then fires low at Alisson from just inside the area.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

33. Ooof! That's much better from Nunez - and much better from Courtois too!

The Liverpool striker cuts in from the left flank and unleashes a wicked curler that's curling towards the bottom corner until the Belgian stopper tips it behind.

Excellent football all round.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

31. Nunez tests Courtois with a header - but it's as challenging as one of those ITV multiple choice phone-ins on daytime television.

The striker's looping head from Fabinho's cross is easy for the Real goalkeeper.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

29. Salah attempts to wriggle his way around Nacho as he enters the area, but the Real defender exhibits good strength to see him off.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

27. Milner throws himself into a challenge to aid his teammates.

The 37-year-old is doing a fine job as Jordan Henderson's stand-in so far.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

25. The Liverpool defence are all over the place as Vinicius makes inroads down the left to get another shot in.

The flag eventually goes up for offside, but I don't think it was.

Alexander-Arnold, Konate and co. need to get to grips with the Brazilian before it's too late.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

23. Too many Liverpool players are on the periphery of this game at the moment.

Gakpo and Jota have barely been involved so far.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

21. I'm not saying Liverpool fear Vinicius Junior, but the youngster just broke forward and had six players in red blocking his path.

Meanwhile, after yet another Real corner, Modric whistles a fierce drive inches over the bar from long range.

A cracking effort, but one that has Jurgen Klopp again asking questions of his defence from his technical area.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

20. Camavinga crashes a shot against the crossbar from 25 yards!

It's a gorgeous left-footed effort from the young midfielder, who is gifted with a ridiculous amount of space to pick his spot.

In fact, replays show that Alisson again came to Liverpool's rescue by getting his fingertips on that effort to help it against the woodwork.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

18. Despite trailing by three on aggregate, Liverpool take the opportunity to slow things down...

...but then spring into action.

Alexander-Arnold releases Salah, whose looped cross sets up Jota for a volley.

The Portuguese forward takes it on first time, but miscues well wide of the target.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

16. Benzema is too quick for Konate, whose lazy slide tackle scythes down the Frenchman inside the centre-circle.

The Liverpool defender is perhaps fortunate to escape a yellow card.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

14. From the corner, Real break at lightning speed.

Vinicius sends through Benzema who takes a lovely first touch with his instep, and then an awful second with his thigh.

The danger disappears, but not for long as a cross is headed back across goal by Rudiger to Vinicius, who is so close to converting from close range.

It's an excellent reactionary stop from Alisson, who digs out his diabolical defence.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

13. Play is held up as Alexander-Arnold waits to whip in Liverpool's first corner.

Militao has taken a knock in the face, and needs a moment to recuperate.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

12. Van Dijk pings a 60-yard diagonal pass out to Salah on the right touchline, who then tears his way past Carvajal to win a corner.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

11. Vinicius on the left wins Real's third corner of the night, all of which have been on that side.

Modric's delivery is headed out by Van Dijk, but then Valverde and Kroos try their luck, the latter with a thunderbolt straight into the arms of Alisson.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

9. Madrid begin to turn up the heat, and it's no surprise that Vinicius Junior is in the thick of the action.

First, the Brazilian teases Alexander-Arnold into a foul by the corner flag, and then beats the same player to square across the six-yard box.

The pass is too far ahead of Benzema, but looks perfect for Modric - until Milner arrives to boot to safety, that is.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

8. A first opportunity for Liverpool!

Salah takes advantage of a Rudiger slip to spring an attack that Nunez takes over.

A nice first touch from the striker takes him away from his marker, the right-footed follow-up is blocked well by Courtois.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

6. A first corner of the game goes the way of Real Madrid.

It's an inswinger from the left that is half-cleared as far as Benzema, whose follow-up shot is blocked by Gakpo.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

4. High up in the heavens, the Liverpool fans continue with their ire aimed at UEFA - no doubt due to the fiasco that they faced in last season's final.

Meanwhile, back on the pitch, Madrid are keeping the ball well.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

3. A real warning from Real.

Benzema breaks clear and on to a through ball, but both Alisson and then the offside flag come to Liverpool's rescue.

Real Madrid 0-0 Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

2. A promising start from Liverpool, who take the game to their opponents in the opening minutes.

Milner makes a break to the left, and manages to loop a cross in from a tight position, one that's confidently claimed by Courtois.

Kick-off - Real Madrid v Liverpool (Agg: 5-2)

1. Underway! Felix Zwayer blows his whistle, and Liverpool get the second leg of this round of 16 tie started in Spain.

The LaLiga giants are in all white, the Premier League side are in all red, it's exactly as it should be.

Here come the two teams!

After a long wait in the tunnel, the two sets of players are eventually given the nod to make their way out at the Bernabeu - still one of the most magnificent stadiums in the game.

For the second night in succession, the Champions League anthem is given short shrift by the fans in the ground, but the sides receive a much more enthusiastic welcome when they break off from the formalities.

James Milner and Karim Benzema meet in the middle for the coin toss conducted by German referee Felix Zwayer.

It's all set to go, and kick-off is next.