Liverpool and Real Madrid lock horns in a potentially riveting Champions League fixture on Tuesday night, with the two European giants facing off in Gameweek 4 of the league phase.
Madrid, the most successful team in the competition’s history, have historically had their way with the Reds, beating them in two finals, but Liverpool enacted some revenge last season when they beat Carlo Ancelotti’s side 2–0 at Anfield.
The visitors are undoubtedly improved from 12 months ago. Led by former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, they head into Tuesday’s game five points clear at the top of La Liga and without a blemish on their Champions League record.
Victories over Marseille, Kairat Almaty and Juventus leave Madrid in a strong position, and they’re three points better off than the Reds, who were beaten by Galatasaray in Gameweek 2.
Arne Slot’s side have had a nightmare few weeks, but there was a comforting sense of familiarity regarding their 2–0 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. A victory here would indicate that the English champions have turned a corner.
Here is guide to the clash.
