One of the most glamorous European fixtures is back for Matchday 5 of the Champions League, with Liverpool taking on Real Madrid at Anfield.
Liverpool currently top the League phase table having achieved maximum points from their first four games, while Real Madrid have been uncharacteristically sloppy in a competition they are famous for dominating, with two wins and two defeats so far.
Liverpool should be confident, though it should be noted that Real Madrid haven’t lost to the Reds in the last eight (seven wins, one draw) – a run that stretches back to 2009.
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Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview
Liverpool’s scintillating early season form continued at the weekend with a dramatic late win over Southampton. On paper, this was supposed to be an easy away day for The Reds, with the extra incentive of extending the gap between them and Manchester City. And things started simply enough as they took the lead in the 30th minute through Dominik Szoboszlai, before finding themselves 2-1 down just before the hour mark.
Such is the current confidence of this Liverpool team under Arne Slot, it was only a matter of time before they responded in clinical fashion, drawing level within 10 minutes before taking the lead with less than 10 minutes remaining.
Unsurprisingly, at the centre of the comeback was none other than Mo Salah, who with every great contribution is putting the pressure on the Liverpool hierarchy to give him what he wants in order to stay at Anfield beyond the end of the season, when his current contract expires.
With Liverpool going so well, the bigger story in this matchup is Real Madrid and their struggles in the Champions League this season. They’ve registered two wins and two defeats in the revamped League Phase, leaving them midtable at the halfway stage.
Madrid still have the tricky assignment away to Atalanta, as well as Salzburg at home before another away trip against the surprise package of the tournament so far, Brest.
If Los Blancos suffer defeat against Liverpool, they would realistically need two wins out of their final three games to make the Play-Off round, with a League Phase exit totally unacceptable for the 15-times winners of this competition.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Odds
*Odds subject to change
Liverpool are strong favourites at 1.83, while Madrid appear relatively long shots priced at 4.00. The draw is at 3.72.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
Both Teams to Score – Yes @ 1.47
Mo Salah. Vinicius Junior. Kylian Mbappe. Surely there’s no way that this isn’t a goal-fest, right? Well, maybe not a festival of goals, but at least a goal each seems fair.
Total Goals – Over 2.5 @ 1.50
Both teams to score and at least three to hit the back of the net? Well, Liverpool have scored five in their last two games, while Madrid have got seven., so we’ll have a bit of that!
Anytime Goalscorer – Mo Salah @ 2.30
Real Madrid’s defence have had its fair share of problems recently due to injuries and form, so it’s not the best time to come up against an in-form Mo Salah, is it?
Liverpool Team News
Predicted XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Luis Díaz; Nunez.
Injuries/Doubts: Chiesa, Alexander-Arnold, Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota.
Real Madrid Team News
Predicted XI: Courtois; Valverde, Raul Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Brahim Díaz, Modric, Camavinga, Bellingham; Mbappe, Vinícius Junior.
Injuries/Doubts: Carvajal, Éder Militão, Alaba, Lucas Vázquez, Rodrygo, Tchouameni
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