Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview

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

Real Madrid (4-3-3)

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

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