Two of the most important clubs in Europe will clash on Wednesday at Anfield Road when Liverpool face Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage. The Spanish giants are currently leading Group B with six points out of six while Liverpool are third after losing to Basel last time out. The Reds' last meeting with Real Madrid was a successful one, they won 5-0 on aggregate but that was a long time ago, in 2008/2009.
Liverpool have won just four of their fourteen home matches against Spanish opposition, losing four times. They are on a winning streak in the Premier League though, having recorded two wins on the bounce. Last weekend they had a tough time against Queens Park Rangers but eventually prevailed 3-2. Real Madrid won in a much more convincing fashion last weekend, they thrashed Levante 5-0 to extend their winning streak in all competitions to seven games. So far in the Champions League Real Madrid have beaten Basel 5-1 at home and Ludogorets 2-1 away. They are also unbeaten in their last three away matches with English opponents.
Liverpool will be without Daniel Sturridge due to a thigh injury while Mamadou Sakho is also likely to miss out. Mario Balotelli should feature in attack alongside Raheem Sterling while Joe Allen could make his return in midfield. Real Madrid could be without Gareth Bale due to a hip injury but the Welshman will take a late fitness test.
Probable starting line-ups:
Liverpool: Mignolet - Johnson, Skrtel, Lovren, Enrique - Allen, Henderson, Gerrard - Sterling, Balotelli, Lallana
Real Madrid: Casillas - Carvajal, Ramos, Pepe, Marcelo - Modric, Kroos, Isco - James, Benzema, Ronaldo
My prediction: Real Madrid to win 2-1.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Liverpool win - 15/4 Draw - 29/10 Real Madrid win - 4/5
Petar 1992 9 years ago
Liverpool is so poor, went last week to watch match in Bulgaria against Ludogorets.. Liverpool didn't show anything, ofc they don't stand a chance against powerful Real. Like you said @sebeksk they're poor this season, and i don't see a way out with game like this.. Hope that better times are coming for Liverpool...
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sebeksk 9 years ago
Liverpool did not stood a chance against the club like Real Madrid. They did not show anything this season in Premier League and Champions League. Otherwise Real Madrid is in very good form, and i hope that they are going to win every possible trophy this season.
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milanChoka 9 years ago
Very easy and unexpected easy win for Real Madrid. On this match we saw how much is Daniel important player for Liverpool. Like I said earlier Mario Balotelli is bad player. Maybe he can be good for much weaker competition, but Champion is big level for him. I hope he will leave Liverpool in winter.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
@Milaneli It is to early to predict anything,it is only the start of the season.There is a one transfer window ahead,where are possible big changes squads.Also,you must admit that every team could have problems with injured players...In the end,it really doesn't matter who is best in October,it is only important who is...
@Milaneli It is to early to predict anything,it is only the start of the season.There is a one transfer window ahead,where are possible big changes squads.Also,you must admit that every team could have problems with injured players...In the end,it really doesn't matter who is best in October,it is only important who is best in April and May,when you need to be good ,to win trophys...
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Milaneli 9 years ago
What a easy win for Real Madrid. Liverpul is not in top of European football, they showed that yesterday. Suarez left this summer, Sturige is injured, they didn't have much chance yesterday. And amazing Cristian, omg, that guy is from other planet.. Real got huge chances for wining CL this season.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
@madzgos Don't forget that this is Guardiola's second season in Bayern,and the puzzle is getting done slowly,at the end of the season we will see who was right,you or me.You said you don't have a dilemma about el Classico...Luis Suarez is getting back on pitch,alongside him will be both Messi and Neymar Jr,it is going...
@madzgos Don't forget that this is Guardiola's second season in Bayern,and the puzzle is getting done slowly,at the end of the season we will see who was right,you or me.You said you don't have a dilemma about el Classico...Luis Suarez is getting back on pitch,alongside him will be both Messi and Neymar Jr,it is going to be a nightmare for Reak Madrid defenders...
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madzgos 9 years ago
@Daniel Anderson That is absolutely correct, but everyone remember last year clash between Bayern and Real Madrid... That was football rhapsody. In my opinion, the biggest test for Real Madrid is saturday match against Barcelona. But I do not have a dilemma.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
@John Andrew Los Blancos played good last night,but in my opinion they aren't the best team at the moment.I neither considere them as first favourites for the title,especially after a performance made by Bayern Munich versus AS Roma,two days ago.They played incredible,the football that is played by them is getting close...
@John Andrew Los Blancos played good last night,but in my opinion they aren't the best team at the moment.I neither considere them as first favourites for the title,especially after a performance made by Bayern Munich versus AS Roma,two days ago.They played incredible,the football that is played by them is getting close to perfection.
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
It was obvious that the difference between these two clubs is big.Real Madrid demonstrated real power last night at Anfield.Cristiano Ronaldo was in a fifth gear again,scoring an opener.Liverpool played bad,they didn't have any special idea when it was up to them to attack.If they continue to play like this,they will be...
It was obvious that the difference between these two clubs is big.Real Madrid demonstrated real power last night at Anfield.Cristiano Ronaldo was in a fifth gear again,scoring an opener.Liverpool played bad,they didn't have any special idea when it was up to them to attack.If they continue to play like this,they will be eliminated in group stage.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
kkole was right.. second team in premier league vs third team in primera, result 0:3... This is not coincidence, Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti won every match like this. Last year Juventus, Bayern, Borussia... In Champions league they play perfect. First favorite for title this year.
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kkole 9 years ago
Here you can see who play better football. Somebody say that preamier legaue is best football league in the world but for me that is primera. They showed that last year. Sevilla wins Europa leaugue, Real and Atletico played in finals of champions league. So for me it is clear. Real and barca are the best teams on the world...
Here you can see who play better football. Somebody say that preamier legaue is best football league in the world but for me that is primera. They showed that last year. Sevilla wins Europa leaugue, Real and Atletico played in finals of champions league. So for me it is clear. Real and barca are the best teams on the world and primera is best league. and here in UEFA champions league they confirmed that
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milanChoka 9 years ago
madzgos, you are not objective because I think you watch on this match more like big fan of Real Madrid than like person who want see things like are they. In Primera division there are three clubs who are very good, other clubs are significantly weaker than first three clubs. When you watch Premier league you can see six...
madzgos, you are not objective because I think you watch on this match more like big fan of Real Madrid than like person who want see things like are they. In Primera division there are three clubs who are very good, other clubs are significantly weaker than first three clubs. When you watch Premier league you can see six clubs who pretend for title, and few more clubs who can easily beat some of this six clubs. That mean clubs in Premier league plays strong matches every week, and they need more power to make some results in other competition.
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John Andrew 9 years ago
Definitely the best match of this round. In this season, Liverpool still searching their form, team is not like a last year. Suarez gone, Sturridge injury... These were key players. Now, with Baloteli I not see anything good in their play. Real is in a good form, after a bad start of domestic championship. Ronaldo look...
Definitely the best match of this round. In this season, Liverpool still searching their form, team is not like a last year. Suarez gone, Sturridge injury... These were key players. Now, with Baloteli I not see anything good in their play. Real is in a good form, after a bad start of domestic championship. Ronaldo look great, machine for goals. Without Bale in this match, would be hard, but they have too many quality players. My prediction is Real Madrid win.
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madzgos 9 years ago
I can't agree with milanChoka about Premier league, they are financial the most powerful league, but results are on Primera division's side. Ok, I understand why Premier league "is the best"... organization, sponsors, club's privatization.. But and further they don't have result's on european competition, although buy...
I can't agree with milanChoka about Premier league, they are financial the most powerful league, but results are on Primera division's side. Ok, I understand why Premier league "is the best"... organization, sponsors, club's privatization.. But and further they don't have result's on european competition, although buy players from Spain. Tipical example's are Sevilla and Atletico.
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milanChoka 9 years ago
I agree with madzgos, Real Madrid is in goog form, but Liverpool is club who play in the best league in the world and that can be bad for Real Madrid.One of the biggest problem for Liverpool tonight will be absent of Daniel Sturridge. He is most important player for Liverpool. As we saw, when he injured himself Liverpool...
I agree with madzgos, Real Madrid is in goog form, but Liverpool is club who play in the best league in the world and that can be bad for Real Madrid.One of the biggest problem for Liverpool tonight will be absent of Daniel Sturridge. He is most important player for Liverpool. As we saw, when he injured himself Liverpool was played bad football in premier league. Mario Balotelli is not good enough replacement for Daniel. However I hope will Liverpool beat Real Madrid.
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vlado.mikic.50 9 years ago
Although Real Madrid will play without Bale , i expect that they will achieve certain victory . Liverpool is not the same team from last year . Two players who have pulled them forward, Suarez and Sturridge will not play tonight , and Balotelli does not inspire confidence that he could properly to replace them . On the...
Although Real Madrid will play without Bale , i expect that they will achieve certain victory . Liverpool is not the same team from last year . Two players who have pulled them forward, Suarez and Sturridge will not play tonight , and Balotelli does not inspire confidence that he could properly to replace them . On the other hand, Cristiano and James in the form and i expect that they will give goals tonight . Atmosphere will be one to remember , that's for sure .
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Daniel Anderson 9 years ago
Of course this is the best clash of third round.This might be the best match in all Group stage of Champions League.Both Real Madrid and Liverpool have won Champions league trophy for multiple times,they boat have briliant history,fantastic crowd and they still atract top players from the world to start playing for them.I...
Of course this is the best clash of third round.This might be the best match in all Group stage of Champions League.Both Real Madrid and Liverpool have won Champions league trophy for multiple times,they boat have briliant history,fantastic crowd and they still atract top players from the world to start playing for them.I am really looking forward to tonight's game,it will be a joy for every man that loves football.
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explosio4 9 years ago
Great game expects us tonight. Real Madrid is in great form and with three point from this game they will finish all job about first places in group. Liverool is not ready yet to compete on this level with such a great team as Real Madrid. Especially when we know how much problems they have in defence. For me, ne doubt...
Great game expects us tonight. Real Madrid is in great form and with three point from this game they will finish all job about first places in group. Liverool is not ready yet to compete on this level with such a great team as Real Madrid. Especially when we know how much problems they have in defence. For me, ne doubt about this match. Real will win with 2-0.
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madzgos 9 years ago
The best clash, for me, of third round. Like a Real Madrid fan, I hope that Los Blancos would easy win in this match, but I remember last their clash on Anfield. Liverpool destroyed Real 4:0, that was Torres-Gerrard night. Now, Real are in very good form, and this match is introductio for El Clasico. My prediction is Real...
The best clash, for me, of third round. Like a Real Madrid fan, I hope that Los Blancos would easy win in this match, but I remember last their clash on Anfield. Liverpool destroyed Real 4:0, that was Torres-Gerrard night. Now, Real are in very good form, and this match is introductio for El Clasico. My prediction is Real Madrid win.
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schuber26 9 years ago
This match will be a good struggle. Both teams are in good form but there are some quality difference to Real Madrid's benefit. Sterling and Balotelli vs Ronaldo and Benzema. Who will win? I think Real Madrid will win at least with 2 goals. But they will concede a goal at least. Won't be an easy game for Real Madrid but...
This match will be a good struggle. Both teams are in good form but there are some quality difference to Real Madrid's benefit. Sterling and Balotelli vs Ronaldo and Benzema. Who will win? I think Real Madrid will win at least with 2 goals. But they will concede a goal at least. Won't be an easy game for Real Madrid but they will dominate the match with a better possession than Liverpool. Liverpool will do everything to win the match but in my opinion their defense can't make the match to clean sheet.
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