Liverpool host Real Madrid at Anfield in a Champions League clash bursting with storylines.
Trent Alexander-Arnold will be making his first return to his boyhood club after joining the Spanish giants in the summer, with the right back expecting a hostile reception following his controversial move. Fans defaced the iconic Alexander-Arnold mural near Anfield before kick-off on Tuesday.
Xabi Alonso will also return to Anfield after taking charge of Real Madrid, who have bounced back into form and travel to Merseyside on a run of six consecutive victories in all competitions.
Liverpool ended their run of defeats with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday and Arne Slot’s side now enter a crucial spell where they face Real Madrid and then Manchester City in successive games.
Slot’s side defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at this stage of the Champions League last season, with Kylian Mbappe missing a penalty, but there has been plenty of change at both clubs in the year since. Here’s everything you need to know
When is Liverpool v Real Madrid?
The match will kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 3 November at Anfield.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown on Amazon Prime Video, with coverage getting underway from 6:30pm. Existing Amazon Prime customers can stream the match online or through a connected TV.
What is the team news?
Ryan Gravenberch returned in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa but Alexander Isak is unavailable due to a groin injury that has disrupted his start to his Liverpool career. Alisson Becker remains out.
Arne Slot made several changes to his side on Saturday - with Hugo Ekitike the only new signing named in his starting side - and the Liverpool head coach could stick with that as he looks to build some consistency.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Valencia on Saturday and is not guaranteed to start having only recently returned from a hamstring injury that interrupted his first few weeks at the club.
Real Madrid have injury problems elsewhere in defence, however, with Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba all currently sidelined.
Possible line-ups
Liverpool XI: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Ekitike, Gakpo
Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Guler; Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr
Prediction
Liverpool turned a corner with the win over Villa, but this will really show how Slot has refined his side, particularly the midfield. There should be goals here and we’ll settle on a 2-2 draw.
