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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid – Champions League Preview

Date: 27th November 2024

Venue: Anfield

Kick-off: 20:00 hrs

Liverpool has extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to eight points, and they are ready to face the formidable European giants, Real Madrid, in the Champions League.

Real Madrid Availability

In terms of player availability, Real Madrid will be without David Alaba, Daniel Carvajal, Éder Militão, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo. Aurélien Tchouaméni is questionable as he faces a late fitness test.

Recently, the 15-time European champions showcased their strength with a 3-0 victory over Leganes and a decisive 4-0 win against Osasuna. However, they experienced a shocking 3-1 defeat to AC Milan prior to these wins.

The predicted lineup for Madrid is set in a 4-3-3 formation designed to exploit wide positions and control the central areas of the pitch with attacking flair:

– GK: Thibaut Courtois

– RB: Federico Valverde

РRCB: Jes̼s Vallejo

– LCB: Antonio Rüdiger

– LB: Ferland Mendy

– CM: Luka Modrić

– CM: Eduardo Camavinga

– ACM: Jude Bellingham

– RF: Brahim Díaz

– CF: Endrick

РLF: Kylian Mbapp̩

Liverpool Availability

On the injury front, Harvey Elliott and Alisson Becker are nearing their return and could be available from the bench. Federico Chiesa is steadily working his way back into the first team. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota are confirmed to miss this match, and with Liverpool at the pinnacle of the Champions League standings, strategic rotation is essential. Kostas Tsimikas is out for the next two weeks due to an injury sustained in training.

Here is the starting eleven that Dutch manager Arne Slot will confidently deploy for this crucial European clash. With Manchester City looming over the weekend, expect some calculated changes following their recent victory over Southampton.

Predicted Starting Eleven

– GK: Caoimhin Kelleher

– RB: Conor Bradley

– RCB: Joe Gomez

– LCB: Virgil van Dijk

– LB: Joe Gomez

– CDM: Ryan Gravenberch

– CM: Alexis Mac Allister

– ACM: Curtis Jones

– RF: Mohamed Salah

– CF: Luis Díaz

– LF: Cody Gakpo

How Will This Contest Play Out

Liverpool will come out strong, aiming to seize control of Anfield from the get-go and exploit an unfamiliar Madrid back line. Expect several impactful substitutions in the second half as Arne Slot prepares for the critical matchup against Manchester City.

Player to Watch: Alexis Mac Allister

Steven Smith’s Predicted Score;

Liverpool 2 – 1 Real Madrid

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