Real Madrid favorites to progress against Liverpool in Champions League

MADRID, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid entertain Liverpool in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

The reigning title holders are clear favorites to progress against the side they beat in last season's final after a 5-2 win in Liverpool three weeks ago, where they picked holes in a fragile Liverpool midfield and defense.

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