The biggest game in this Champions League league-phase round four fixture will see Liverpool cross swords with Real Madrid at Anfield tonight, MySportDab reports.
Fireworks await as the two European club football giants go head-to-head in what is expected to be a pomp of action and electric game at Anfield.
The last time the two teams met was at the same venue in 2024 and Liverpool ran out 2-0 winners, thanks to Marc Allister’s and Cody Gakpo’s second-half goals. That result ended an eight-match winless run for the Reds against the La Liga and European football juggernauts.
Can they secure their first back-to-back wins over Real Madrid in tonight’s clash since 2009? Let’s get into the details.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid head-to-head record and form
From the records, Real Madrid have had the upper hand over Liverpool in their 12 encounters. Los Blancos have dispatched the Merseyside club eight times, losing only three, and drawing one.
Notably, Liverpool will head into this match on the back of a poor run of form. Arne Slot’s side defeated Aston Villa 3-1 at the weekend on the domestic scene. However, that victory happened to be their second in eight matches. This includes a mixed bag of results in their last two Champions League outings against Galatasaray and Eintract Frankfurt, respectively.
Real Madrid thrashed Valencia 4-0 in La Liga at the weekend to extend their winning run to six matches. Xabi Alonso’s side also boast an impressive 3-0-0 record in their three Champions League games this season, but will face their biggest test in the competition against victory-starved Liverpool tonight.
Team News and Prediction
Liverpool will file out for this match with a wildly gutted squad due to injuries. Arne Slot won’t be able to call on Alisson Becker, who has been unavailable due to a hamstring issue.
New right-back acquisition from Bayer Leverkusen Jeremy Frimpong is also unavailable due to a similar issue as Becker’s. Another key absentee from the Reds’ squad for the match is Alexander Isak who is grappling with a groin injury.
Real Madrid also have their share of injury plague ahead of the Tuesday night cracker at Anfield. Experienced right-back Dani Carvajal is out till 2026 with Trent Alexander Arnold expected to step in and face his former team. Defensive duo David Alaba and Anthony Rudiger are also sidelined due to injuries.
Prediction
We expect an intense and engaging contest. Despite Liverpool’s recent drop-off, they are not likely to give in easily against the visitors. Hence, the match is likely to end in draw.
