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The UEFA Champions League returns with a massive clash between two European giants this week as Liverpool lock horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side in a high-profile encounter at Anfield on Wednesday. Both teams have excellent players at their disposal and will be determined to win this highly-anticipated game.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview
Real Madrid are in 18th place in the UEFA Champions League standings and are yet to hit their stride in the competition this season. Los Blancos eased past Leganes by a 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are in the top spots of the Champions League table and have been in excellent form under Arne Slot. The Merseyside outfit edged Southampton to a 3-2 victory over the weekend and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Real Madrid have an impressive historical record against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League and have won seven out of the 11 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Liverpool's three victories.
- After winning their first three matches against Real Madrid in European competitions between 1981 and 2009, Liverpool have been winless in their last eight such games against Los Blancos.
- Liverpool have lost seven of their 11 matches against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League - their highest loss percentage against a team that they have faced at least five times in the competition.
- Liverpool are currently the only team with a flawless record in the UEFA Champions League so far this season and have won all four of their games in the competition.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have a knack for pulling off big performances in the UEFA Champions League and will need to come up with a statement of intent on Wednesday. The Spanish giants were outclassed 3-1 by AC Milan in their previous European game and have a point to prove this week.
Liverpool have thrived under Arne Slot but seem vulnerable at times in their own half. Both teams are evenly matched at the moment and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Real Madrid
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Liverpool to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Mohamed Salah to score or assist - Yes
