Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview

Liverpool vs Real Madrid

Competition – Champions League

Stadium: Anfield

Date: 4th November 2025

Kick-off time – 20:00 GMT

Liverpool welcome Real Madrid to Anfield on Tuesday evening for a highly anticipated Champions League league phase clash between two European heavyweights. The Reds have endured a turbulent spell in recent weeks, winning just two of their last five matches across all competitions. Their latest outing saw them secure a 2-0 home victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League, but that came following a disappointing 0-3 home defeat to Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup. Earlier in this sequence, they suffered a 3-2 away loss at Brentford and a 1-2 home defeat to Manchester United, though they did claim an impressive 5-1 away triumph at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League. This inconsistent run has raised questions about their form heading into such a crucial European fixture.

In stark contrast, Real Madrid arrive at Anfield in imperious form, boasting a perfect record of five consecutive victories. Los Blancos have been ruthless in both domestic and European competition, most recently dispatching Valencia 4-0 at home in La Liga. Before that, they secured a 2-1 home win over Barcelona in El Clásico and claimed a vital 1-0 home victory against Juventus in the Champions League. Their earlier successes include a 1-0 away triumph at Getafe and a 3-1 home win over Villarreal. This remarkable run, featuring clean sheets in three of those five matches, demonstrates Real Madrid’s defensive solidity alongside their attacking prowess. The Spanish giants will be full of confidence as they prepare to face their old rivals on Merseyside.

The head-to-head record between these European titans provides intriguing context, with Real Madrid holding the upper hand in recent encounters. Los Blancos have won three of the last five meetings, while Liverpool have claimed one victory and the sides have drawn once. Liverpool’s sole success came in a 2-0 home triumph in the Champions League back in November 2024. However, Real Madrid secured a 1-0 home victory in March 2023 and famously won 5-2 at Anfield in February 2023. They also edged a 1-0 away victory in May 2022, while the teams played out a 0-0 draw at Anfield in April 2021. This historical record suggests Real Madrid have had the measure of Liverpool in recent years, particularly in knockout ties, though the Reds will be desperate to reverse that trend on home soil.

Football enthusiasts worldwide can tune in to witness this blockbuster encounter. In Great Britain, viewers can watch on Amazon Prime Video, while Irish fans are covered by Amazon Prime Video and Premier Sports ROI 1. German supporters have access through DAZN Germany, Sky Go and Amazon Prime Video. Spanish audiences can follow the action on Movistar+ platforms, while Italian fans are served by SKY Go Italia and Sky Sport channels. American viewers can catch the match on Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video and various other platforms. The match kicks off at 20:00 GMT, promising a thrilling European evening under the Anfield lights.

Injured Players:

Liverpool: Alexander Isak (Out), Ryan Gravenberch (Out), Jeremie Frimpong (Out), Stefan Bajcetic (Out), Alisson Becker (Out)

Real Madrid: Antonio Rüdiger (Out), Dani Carvajal (Out)

Liverpool will be without five key players including striker Isak, midfielder Gravenberch, and goalkeeper Alisson Becker, significantly weakening their squad depth for this crucial Champions League clash. Real Madrid are missing two important defenders in Rüdiger and Carvajal, reducing their options at the back for this high-stakes encounter at Anfield.

Possible line-ups:
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

Mamardashvili, Dijk, Szoboszlai, Konaté, Jones, Wirtz, Ekitiké, Robertson, Gakpo, Salah, Bradley

Mamardashvili
Robertson
Dijk
Konaté
Bradley
Szoboszlai
Jones
Gakpo
Wirtz
Salah
Ekitiké
Real Madrid (4-3-3)

Courtois, Militão, Asencio, Díaz, Bellingham, Mbappé, Tchouaméni, Valverde, Júnior, Güler, Carreras

Courtois
Carreras
Asencio
Militão
Valverde
Güler
Tchouaméni
Bellingham
Júnior
Mbappé
Díaz
Liverpool Form
Result Home Team Score Away Team Competition Date
W Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa English Premier League Nov 1, 2025
L Liverpool 0-3 Crystal Palace English Carabao Cup Oct 29, 2025
L Brentford 3-2 Liverpool English Premier League Oct 25, 2025
W Eintracht Frankfurt 1-5 Liverpool Champions League Oct 22, 2025
L Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United English Premier League Oct 19, 2025
Real Madrid Form
Result Home Team Score Away Team Competition Date
W Real Madrid 4-0 Valencia Spanish LALIGA Nov 1, 2025
W Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona Spanish LALIGA Oct 26, 2025
W Real Madrid 1-0 Juventus Champions League Oct 22, 2025
W Getafe 0-1 Real Madrid Spanish LALIGA Oct 19, 2025
W Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal Spanish LALIGA Oct 4, 2025
Head To Head Record
Home Team Score Away Team Competition Date
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid Champions League Nov 27, 2024
Real Madrid 1-0 Liverpool Champions League Mar 15, 2023
Liverpool 2-5 Real Madrid Champions League Feb 21, 2023
Liverpool 0-1 Real Madrid Champions League May 28, 2022
Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid Champions League Apr 14, 2021
TV Listings / Streaming
Country Broadcaster
Great Britain Amazon Prime Video
Germany DAZN Germany, Sky Go, Amazon Prime Video
Spain Movistar+, Movistar Liga de Campeones
Italy SKY Go Italia, Sky Sport 253, Sky Sport Arena
France Free, myCANAL, Canal+ Sport, Canal+ Live 2
USA Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video, ViX
Portugal DAZN Portugal
Poland Canal+, Canal+ Extra 1

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