Liverpool and Real Madrid Face Off in Thrilling Champions League Showdown

Liverpool welcomes Real Madrid on Wednesday for a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash.

Under Carlo Ancelotti’s management, the defending champions are set to visit Anfield for the first time since their impressive 5-2 win in the Round of 16 last February.

The Reds are currently dominating the English Premier League, winning all four matches so far, while Real Madrid has had a less stable season marred by injuries, paving the way for a challenging game for Ancelotti’s squad.

The Sporting News will provide live updates and commentary throughout the Liverpool vs. Real Madrid match.

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Match Status: Liverpool vs. Real Madrid

Location: Anfield, Liverpool (UK)
Official: Francois Letexier (France)

Expected Starting Lineups:

Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones — Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy — Modric, Camavinga — Valverde, Bellingham, Diaz — Mbappe

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid live updates, highlights, and commentary

2 hours prior to kickoff: This match promises to be a standout encounter in the group stage, with a spotlight on Jude Bellingham returning to play in England…

“It would be nice to have a Steven Gerrard-esque performance tomorrow.”

Jude Bellingham dismisses rumors of a move to Liverpool.
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— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 27, 2024

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid kickoff time

The Champions League match at Anfield is set to start at 8 p.m. local time.

Here are the kickoff times in several regions:

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid lineups, team news

Liverpool’s key concern is defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, as it appears he may not be ready for this match.

In an ironic twist, Alexander-Arnold might miss facing a team linked to him for a potential transfer in 2025, as Slot might prioritize his availability for the next league game against Manchester City.

Conor Bradley is expected to fill in for Alexander-Arnold at right-back, with Caoimhin Kelleher starting in goal due to the injury of No.1 Alisson Becker. Alexis Mac Allister is likely to start after contributing as a substitute in the recent 3-2 victory over Southampton.

Meanwhile, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa remain injured, while defender Kostas Tsimikas is doubtful.

Liverpool (4-3-3): Kelleher (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones — Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Liverpool substitutes: Lineups will be confirmed one hour before kickoff.

In contrast, Real Madrid grapples with numerous injuries, notably missing Brazilian star Vinicius Junior.

Ancelotti announced this unexpected news before their journey to Liverpool, as the 24-year-old suffered a hamstring injury against Leganes.

Rodrygo Goes is also sidelined with an unresolved muscle injury, and Aurelien Tchouameni is still recovering from an ankle sprain.

However, veteran Lucas Vazquez has passed a late fitness test and will likely return to right-back, with Fede Valverde moving into midfield.

Brahim Diaz is expected to step in for Vinicius Jr., possibly leading to a starting role for captain Luka Modric to stabilize the midfield, along with Raul Asencio making his Champions League debut at center-back.

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy — Modric, Camavinga — Valverde, Bellingham, Diaz — Mbappe.

Real Madrid substitutes: Lineups will be confirmed one hour before kickoff.

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to catch the match across key global locations:

United States:

• TV channel: –
• Live stream: Paramount+

Note that this game isn’t available for live English language TV broadcast, but streaming is accessible on Paramount+, which offers a FREE trial for new users.

Canada:

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  DAZN

This match won’t be available for traditional TV viewing but can be streamed via DAZN.

In Canada, DAZN offers exclusive live and on-demand coverage of all Champions League games for the 2024/25 season.

DAZN secured the rights to stream the UEFA Champions League in May 2018, replacing TSN, and has extended its broadcasting rights for the tournament from 2024 through 2027.

Australia:

• TV channel: —
• Live stream: Stan Sport

In Australia, viewers can watch the Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Champions League match exclusively on Stan Sport. This season, all 189 Champions League matches, along with UEFA Europa and UEFA Conference League games, will be available on the platform.

India:

• TV channel: Sony Sports Network
• Live stream: SonyLIV

This match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network in India, with streaming available on the SonyLIV app.

UK:

• TV channel: TNT Sports 1
• Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App

In the UK, the match will be available on TNT Sports 1 for live TV broadcasting, with streaming options on Discovery+ and its app.

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