After going through a rough period, losing six out of the seven matches, Liverpool will have some confidence as they won against Aston Villa 2-0 coming into this game. Surely, there is a lot of difference in quality between Villa and Real Madrid. After the trashing 5-2 loss against their city rivals, Atletico Madrid, Xabi Alonso’s men are unstoppable and are perfect in every department of the field. The question is, can Liverpool stop Real Madrid’s Mbappe-Vinicius-Bellingham Trio?
The venue for the Liverpool-Real Madrid in the UCL Matchday 4 is at the iconic Anfield, the home of Liverpool. Basically, the match will start at 8 PM (4th November) local time, whereas it will be 1:30 AM (5th November) as per Indian Standard Time. Football aside, after landing in Liverpool, Real Madrid coach and a few players paid their tribute to the late Diogo Jota.
Can Liverpool stop Real Madrid’s Mbappe-Vinicius-Bellingham Trio?- Liverpool vs Real Madrid UCL Matchday 4 Preview
The form Real Madrid are currently in, with all due respect, no team would like to face them. So much has changed since the appointment of Xabi Alonso. The structure has changed, and players are putting more effort on the pitch. There is security in defense, and attacking transitions are just flawless. Kylian Mbappe is in the form of his life, and lately so is Jude Bellingham. Alavro Carreras, what a player, and let’s not forget the defensive duo of Huijsen and Militao. We surely haven’t forgotten the magic Arda Guler is showing on the pitch. To top it all, having Vinicius and Valverde in the team is just unreal.
On the other hand, after a great start, Liverpool has been shaky in the past month. It started with a defeat from Crystal Palace, and they hope it will end with a defeat of Palace too. The team needs confidence with a win here; all the lost confidence will be gained. Their last game was not that great, but we saw signs of what Mo Salah can do at his best. Liverpool has a strong midfield where the match can be won.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Head-to-Head
In the previous edition of the UEFA Champions League, both teams met at the same venue. Liverpool won the match 2-0. Before that match, in the eight teams, both teams had Real Madrid won seven and drawn one. The seven wins also included two wins in the UEFA Champions League final, one in 2018 and the other in 2022.
In total, both Liverpool and Real Madrid have played 12 matches. Real Madrid have won seven of them, whereas Liverpool has just won four of them. One match ended in a draw. The current Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso, played for Liverpool against Real Madrid in the 2008/2009 edition when both teams met.
Teams News & Probable XI
It is fair to say that Liverpool will have quite a big names missing this match compared to Real Madrid. Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, Alisson Becker, and Giovanni Leoni will miss the match. It is Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Franco Mastantuono who will miss the match for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid probable XI:
- Goalkeeper: Courtois
- Defenders: Valverde, Huijsen, Militao, and Carreras
- Midfielders: Guler, Tchouameni, Camavinga, and Bellingham
- Forwards: Mbappe and Vinicius
Liverpool probable XI:
- Goalkeeper: Mamardashvili
- Defenders: Conor, Konate, Van Dijk, and Robertson
- Midfielders: Mac-Allister, Gravenberch, and Szoboszlai
- Forwards: Salah, Ekitike, and Gakpo
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Winner Prediction
It is fair to say that Liverpool has spent the most in the market and still fears playing against Real Madrid in the form they are in. We surely can’t write off Liverpool. It just takes one match to gain back the momentum. Honestly, it is certain that Real Madrid are the favorites to win the match. We are predicting Real Madrid to win 3-1 against Liverpool.
