Champions League: Liverpool vs Real Madrid live
Preview: Liverpool vs Real Madrid
The ongoing rivalry between Liverpool and Real Madrid will continue on Wednesday at 8:00pm GMT as they face off in a highly anticipated Champions League match at Anfield. Arne Slot’s team is the only one in the tournament to have achieved a flawless record, earning 12 points from four matches, which puts them 6 points ahead of the defending champions.
Liverpool continues to excel on multiple fronts after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Southampton over the weekend, which has increased their lead at the top of the Premier League standings. They also hold the same position on the Champions League table, thanks to a flawless start. The similarities extend further, as their success is largely attributed to having the best defensive record in both tournaments. Their recent win against Southampton marked Slot’s 10th victory in his first 12 Premier League matches.
Real Madrid heads to Anfield after impressive 4-0 and 3-0 wins against Osasuna and Leganés in La Liga. However, they have faced unexpected challenges in the Champions League this season, losing two out of four group stage matches (with two wins), including a surprising 3-1 home defeat to AC Milan in their most recent game. This is particularly shocking given that they won the tournament last season without losing a single match, marking a historic achievement. They are now at risk of setting an unwanted record, as they have never lost three games in a single group stage before.
Head-to-head
Liverpool have suffered defeat in seven out of their last eight encounters with Real Madrid, managing to draw once during that stretch. Their latest clash resulted in a 1-0 victory for Real Madrid in the round of 16 of the 2022/23 Champions League season.
Prediction
Every football fan understands that Ancelotti’s Real Madrid should never be underestimated in the Champions League. While Liverpool didn’t perform at their peak against Southampton, the significance of Wednesday’s match should prevent any overconfidence from Slot’s squad. However, we expect a high-scoring stalemate on Wednesday night.
