Liverpool and Real Madrid are set to face off in a highly anticipated European Classic match at Anfield tonight at 21:00 CET. This game is highly awaited by football fans, and it will require both teams to have their defenses on point in order to secure a win in the second leg if needed.
Real Madrid's Form
Real Madrid enters the match with a lot of confidence, having won their last four games in all competitions and kept a clean sheet in their last two games. Their mission won't be an easy one, but with players like Vini Valverde and Camavinga in top form, everything is possible.
🛬 Liverpool, we're HERE!
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 20, 2023
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Liverpool's Form
Liverpool's season has been a total disappointment so far, but they managed to beat Newcastle and Everton convincingly in their last two games, scoring two goals and conceding none. The Reds have recovered Virgil van Dijk, who put in a great performance against Newcastle.
Check out our gallery from today's session as we get set for #LIVRMA 📸
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 20, 2023
Expected Game Scenario
Liverpool is expected to put pressure on Real Madrid from the first minute, hoping to get an early lead that would make things easier for Klopp's crew.
Real Madrid on the other hand will look to end the first half with a positive result and wait to dominate physically in the second half. In short, Real Madrid will wait for the game to come to them.
Goles contra el Liverpool.
— Madrid Sports (@MadridSports_) February 20, 2023
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Key Stats
--- Both teams have met 9 times in UCL history, Real Madrid won 5 times, Liverpool won 3.
--- Real Madrid have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 away matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
--- Real Madrid have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Liverpool in all competitions.
Injuries and Suspensions
Both teams will be without key players due to injuries and suspensions. Real Madrid will miss Toni Kroos, Ferland Mendy and Aurélien Tchouameni, while Liverpool will be without Arthur and Luis Diaz. Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez is doubtful.
Prediction
Overall, it's hard to predict the outcome of a match of this magnitude, but Liverpool would need a magical night at Anfield to beat Real Madrid by a big margin. A draw or a win for Liverpool by no more than one goal seems like a more realistic prediction.