The UEFA Champions League is all set to feature a highly anticipated match tonight between two European giants, Liverpool and Real Madrid. Liverpool, who maintain a 100% winning record this season in the Champions League, will welcome Real Madrid tonight at Anfield.
Liverpool have been flying under Arne Slot, the successor of Jurgen Klopp. They stand at the top of the table in the English Premier League. The All-Reds will also be at the top of the table in the Champions League if they beat Real Madrid tonight at Anfield.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, were destroyed in their last game in the UCL as AC Milan secured a dominating 3-1 win over the defending champions. With two wins and two defeats, Real Madrid stand in 21st with only four points.
Despite a shaky start in the Champions League, Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is confident about tonight’s clash with Liverpool. Ancelotti said, “We’re more solid and we’re feeling good. We have as much confidence as ever against a very demanding side. It’s a great opportunity to get back to our best. It’s going to be a great game.”
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have lost seven of their last eight meetings with Real Madrid in European competitions. Beforehand, they won their first three games in a row against the Los Blancos between 1981 and 2009.
- Liverpool are the only team to win all their first four games in the Champions League this season. They only won more consecutive matches in this tournament in the 2021-2022 season.
- Real Madrid have suffered two defeats in their last three Champions League matches. Before that, it took 28 games for the Los Blancos to have three defeats in UCL.
- Liverpool have conceded only one goal in their first four matches while scoring 10! Meanwhile, Real Madrid conceded 7 goals in 4 matches and scored 9.
Team News
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has to deal with several injury cases and will miss the service of Kostas Tsimikas, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa due to their respective injuries. But Harvey Elliott returned to the squad after being injured for two months. Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training, but he is unlikely to start against Real Madrid.
As for Real Madrid, Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr will miss this high-voltage match. “Vinicius got injured at the end of the game,” confirmed Carlo Ancelotti after the game against Leganes. Real Madrid also have a long injury list that includes David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eder Militao.
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez
Possible Lineup for Real Madrid:
Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Modric; Guler, Bellingham, Diaz; Mbappe
Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Real Madrid
Real Madrid have always been a tough opponent, especially in the UEFA Champions League. Despite the two defeats in four games, Real Madrid got their momentum back with two dominating wins in La Liga.
However, Real Madrid are still not a favorite in tonight’s game due to Liveprool’s fantastic form. They are in a good rhythm and as the home team, they have a great chance to beat Real Madrid tonight.
Betfair Odds
Liverpool: 1.77
Draw: 4.14
Real Madrid: 4.32
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