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      Liverpool vs Real Madrid: In-form Reds host Los Blancos in Champions League as Klopp plots revenge – Stream, TV

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      REVENGE is a dish best served on a cold Champions League night under the lights at Anfield… at least that’s what Jurgen Klopp is plotting as European champions Real Madrid come to town.Tuesday’s Last-16 first leg tie is a repeat of last May’s Champions League final.
      Liverpool will be hoping for revenge after last May’s Champions League final loss to Real MadridCredit: PA
      Carlo Ancelotti is familar with Anfield’s famous atmosphereCredit: Getty
      And Liverpool will be hoping for some sort of redemption for the 1-0 loss they suffered inside the Stade de France by knocking out Real Madrid and ensuring a new King of Europe is crowned in three months time.
      Klopp and Co will, of course, be hoping it turns out to be them.
      Liverpool have seemingly found their feet again at the right time.
      Klopp’s men turned their February around after recording just one Premier League win in five prior to last Monday’s 2-0 Merseyside derby win over Everton.
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      They also put top-four rivals Newcastle to the sword on Saturday, beating the Toon convincingly in their own back yard with a 2-0 win.
      Like Liverpool, Real are playing catch-up on their league objectives after a poor start to the campaign.
      They’ve won seven of their last 13 games, dropping points in LaLiga and losing to Barcelona in the Super Cup in that time – but also lifting the Club World Cup.
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      They remain behind Barcelona by eight points in their bid to retain their LaLiga title.
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      And Liverpool will be encouraged by Real’s busy schedule in between their Champions League round of 16 clashes, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men playing rivals Atletico and Barca, as well as Real Betis and Espanyol before March 15’s Bernabeu dust-up.
      What is their form like?
      Liverpool are on a two-game win streak after enduring a horrible start to 2022.
      They recorded back-to-back 2-0 wins over rivals Everton and Newcastle.
      However, in the nine games played since New Year, Liverpool have won just three with heavy defeats coming against Wolves, Brighton and Brentford.
      Real, meanwhile, are on a four-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
      They beat Osasuna 2-0 and Elche 4-0 in their last two LaLiga outings.
      Ancelotti’s men also lifted the Club World Cup after wins over Al Ahly and Al-Hilal.
      Liverpool are on a two-game win streakCredit: Getty
      Real are unbeaten in ten games across all competitions – including the Club World CupCredit: Getty
      What is the team news and any injuries to worry about? 
      Liverpool are sweating over the fitness of summer signing Darwin Nunez after the striker went off with a shoulder injury in the win over Newcastle.
      The 23-year-old scored in the game, taking his season total to 11 across all competitions.
      Luis Diaz is expected to miss the Anfield clash having just returned from a long-term injury.
      The Colombian winger could, however, play in the return leg next March.
      Midfield maestro Thiago is also due to miss out with a hip injury, while Calvin Ramsey’s season struggles with injury continue.
      As for Real, they’ve been dealt a double injury blow in midfield.
      Both Aurelien Tchouameni and Toni Kroos are not part of the squad that will fly out to Merseyside on Monday.
      Defender Ferland Mendy is also out having missed the last month with a thigh issue.
      There is also a slight concern over Karim Benzema. The Ballon d’Or holder missed out at the weekend with muscle fatigue, however Carlo Ancelotti has said “hopefully he will” be available for Liverpool.
      Darwin Nunez is an injury concern ahead of TuesdayCredit: Reuters
      Toni Kroos will miss the gameCredit: Getty
      Who will be the star men?
      The obvious star man for Liverpool will be Mohamed Salah.
      Salah hasn’t had the best of seasons – but neither have his team-mates.
      Despite this, he’s still managed 18 goals across all competitions with seven of those coming in the Champions League, making him the competition’s top scorer so far.
      He also has eight assists to his name and picked up a goal and an assist in his last two outings for Liverpool.
      January signing Cody Gakpo has seemingly found his feet.
      The Dutch international has two goals in his last two Prem appearances.
      For Los Blancos, Benzema will be one Liverpool will be hoping to nullify.
      The 35-year-old has struck 16 times this term – but none of them have come in Europe’s top club competition.
      In fact, Benzema has just four appearances in the Champions League during what has been an injury plagued season.
      Vinicius Jr is another Liverpool will be well aware of, with the Brazilian scoring the winner in last May’s final after Trent Alexander-Arnold switched off at the back post.
      The trickster, 22, has 16 goals and eight assists this season.
      Mohamed Salah has outscored Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema
      What have the managers said?
      Klopp said after drawing Real last year: “The first thing that we can say about this draw is it is proper Champions League.
      “This is a tie that speaks for itself and one that we should all be excited about.
      “I know we have played Real Madrid in a couple of recent finals but it is not so often that our two clubs have met in a two-legged tie so now we can look forward to this happening.
      “Real’s European record is the best around. We know this. But we also know that ours is not too bad. On top of this, we know that we have Anfield and everyone knows what this means.
      “It is a really good draw. A really exciting draw.
      “The games themselves are still a few months away but it does not take a great deal of imagination to think what the atmosphere will be like at both games.
      “There is a lot of football to be played before this, of course, so we will focus on each game as it comes but yes, this draw has given us something special to look forward to.”
      Ancelotti has said after beating Liverpool in last May’s final: “Looking back, people said oh PSG were unlucky, Chelsea were unlucky, Manchester City were unlucky, this was practically the only game where people thought we were more or less on the same level.
      “I think it helped that Liverpool were easier to decipher than the others because they have a very clear identity and we could prepare the way that we did.
      “We knew what strategy to take, don’t give them space behind the defence to run into.
      “Perhaps our football wasn’t extraordinarily beautiful tonight on an aesthetic level, but playing out from the back to incentivise their pressing wasn’t a great idea.
      “We had a few more long balls, then when their press in our half of the pitch lessened, we got to control the ball more especially in the second half.”
      Klopp and Ancelotti are well aware of the threats of their oppositionCredit: Getty
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      There’s something about Champions League nights at Anfield.
      It also happens to be against European Cup serial winners Real, so the Liverpool faithful will be up for it.
      Should he be fit, Darwin Nunez could cause some chaos, unsettling Real’s backline.
      2-1 Liverpool.
      Nunez could be the difference-maker IF he’s fitCredit: Rex
      What are the odds?
      Betfair have Liverpool’s odds at beating Real at Anfield at 5/4.
      While the bookies have Real’s chances at 21/10.
      When is Liverpool vs Real Madrid and at what time?
      Liverpool welcome Real to Anfield on Tuesday in an 8PM kick-off.
      Is the match on TV and what channel is it on?
      Yes, Liverpool vs Real will be on TV.
      The game will be shown on BT Sport 1 and BT Ultimate in the UK.
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      How can I live stream it?
      The came can be lived streamed via the BT Sport website or app.
      If you can’t access the game, SunSport will have a LIVE dedicated match blog.
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      Trent Alexander-Arnold faces his foe Vinicius Jr once again, as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions League

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      TRENT Alexander-Arnold can be forgiven if he suffers an attack of pre-match nerves before the Champions League clash at home to Real Madrid. It’s that man again.Once more he has to pit his defensive skills – not the strongest part of his game – against the attacking threat of Vinicius Junior.
      Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to face nemesis Vinicius Jr againCredit: Getty
      Alexander-Arnold will need no reminding of how things turned out in both of the last two seasons.
      In April of 2021 Liverpool travelled to Spain to meet Real in the first leg of the quarter final. Wonderfully supplied by Tony Kroos, Vinicius ran riot, scoring twice in the 3-1 win which Liverpool proved unable to peg back at Anfield.
      And then last year in Paris they met again, this time in the final. Liverpool had the better of the game.
      But at one end Thibaut Courtois was in magnificent form in goal for Real, while at the other it was Vinicius who proved the difference, scoring the only goal of the match.
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      Six years ago it seemed like madness when Real paid over £40million for a 16 year old Brazilian winger who had yet to make his senior professional debut.
      Looking back, it now comes across as a bargain. Of course it was a gamble.
      No one can predict with precision how such a youngster will develop as a player and as a person – especially when, after the age of 18, he has to go through a potentially awkward transition into adulthood in a different culture on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
      But it has proved to be a move that has changed the market, making European clubs even keener to sign up South American adolescents.
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      Real have already snapped up Endrick of Palmeiras, another 16 year old sensation, who will be making his way to Spain in the middle of next year when he hits the 18 mark.
      In the case of Vinicius it clearly helps that he comes across as so calm and mature.
      He has found himself at the centre of disgraceful scenes of racism, and in the face of inexcusable scenes – rival fans went as far as to depict a large Vinicius doll being lynched – he has retained his focus and his dignity.
      It helps, of course, that he is so well able to give his answer on the field. His displays have been outstanding. He has been given a task – to get behind the opposing defence down the left flank and both set up and score goals.
      The relationship with centre forward Karim Benzema has not always been straightforward. But the experience and quality of the French striker have clearly eased his progress, and Vinicius has also done remarkably well to come up with the combination of precision at pace.
      It is no easy task to be accurate at the speed he is moving, especially as his strongest foot is the right one. But his crossing and his finishing keep getting better.
      Liverpool will hope to protect Alexander-Arnold by winning the battle higher up the pitch.
      Jurgen Klopp’s midfield has shown signs of rejuvenation, and will seek to deny the likes of Kroos and Luka Modric the time on the ball to bring Vinicius into the game – hence the importance of Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde as the most dynamic force that Real possess – and Valverde is increasingly a target for pulled back crosses from Vinicius as he bursts into the box.
      If Liverpool’s gameplan works out and they are able to impose themselves on proceedings, then Alexander-Arnold should be able to show off his outstanding attacking quality.
      But however effective the Liverpool press, there will surely be some point in the game when Vinicius gets away, and Alexander-Arnold will have to strive to catch him.
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      A yellow card will be bad news for the Liverpool right back – perhaps tinged with just the slightest bit of relief.
      It will mean that Alexander-Arnold is suspended for the second leg in the Bernabeu.
      Liverpool’s midfield will have to help Alexander-Arnold in his battle against Vinicius JrCredit: Getty
      Alexander-Arnold will hope to show his attacking qualities in the Champions League showpieceCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool boost with TWO huge Real Madrid stars doubts for Champions League game after they’re ruled out of LaLiga clash

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly had two key players ruled out of their Champions League tie against Liverpool.Karim Benzema was forced off with a muscular injury in Madrid’s 4-0 win over Elche in midweek and Toni Kroos has picked up an illness.
      Both Karim Benzema and Toni Kroos could miss the game against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The pair have been ruled out of today’s match against Osasuna in LaLiga.
      And Benzema and Kroos could now miss the game, according to the Daily Mail, in what would be a major boost for the Reds’ hopes of progressing to the next round.
      Liverpool will play Madrid at Anfield on Tuesday in the round of 16 in the Champions League.
      Benzema’s setback is the latest in what has proved to be a challenging season for the Frenchman.
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      The striker missed the entire World Cup for France with an injury.
      The Ballon d’Or holder has only been able to play in 13 league matches this season for Los Blancos.
      While Kroos was ever-present in the team until Wednesday, when his illness kept him out of the team.
      Should he miss the game against Liverpool, Madrid will miss his experience in the middle of the pitch.
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      A win for Liverpool would help ease tension at the club as they have not been at their best this season.
      The club are currently 9th in the table, nine points behind Newcastle in 4th. More

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      Man Utd star Diogo Dalot wanted in shock transfer by Real Madrid as full-back’s contract runs down at Old Trafford

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      SPANISH giants Real Madrid are considering a move for Manchester United’s Portuguese right back Diogo Dalot, according to reports. Dalot arrived at Old Trafford following a £19million transfer from FC Porto in 2018.
      Diogo Dalot in action for Manchester United against LeedsCredit: Getty
      Dalot arrived at Old Trafford in 2018Credit: Getty
      The 23-year-old has just over a year left on his contract with his current deal set to expire in the summer of 2024 after the club triggered a year extension recently.
      The right back has been in excellent form this season and has established himself in the Portugal setup, starting three out of their five games at the World Cup.
      United legend Cristiano Ronaldo was very impressed with the right back’s professionalism.
      He said: “He’s one of the most professional youngsters I’ve ever met.”
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      Spanish outlet AS have reported that the Red Devils have been trying for months to get Dalot tied down to a new deal and don’t want to head into the summer with the player having 12 months left on his contract.
      This has alerted Real Madrid who are in the market for a right back as they look for a long term successor to Dani Carvajal.
      The report added that the Spanish champions could look to seek a reduced fee or sign the Portuguese on a free transfer like they did with David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger.
      Dalot has made 60 appearances for Manchester United and has yet to find the back of the net.
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      He spent the 2020/2021 season on loan at AC Milan where he scored once in 21 appearances. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer boost as Ancelotti ‘doesn’t care’ if three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost after Carlo Ancelotti said he doesn’t care if his three-time Champions League winner quits Real Madrid. Marco Asensio, who is out of contract at the end of the season, scored as Real Madrid beat bottom side Elche 4-0 in LaLiga on Wednesday night.
      Marco Asensio in action for Real Madrid during their win over ElcheCredit: Alamy
      Asensio celebrating after scoring for Real MadridCredit: Alamy
      Speaking after the match to Diario AS,Ancelotti was quizzed on the forward’s future and wasn’t very endearing with his response.
      He said: “He looks good to me, I don’t know if he will stay or not. He may or may not stay, I don’t know, I don’t care much.”
      Ancelotti added: “We have a very important challenge this season.
      “The important thing is that he is contributing, like last year. Let him continue like this, and the club will make the most appropriate decision.”
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      Asensio tried to leave Real Madrid last summer but has since maintained he wants to stay at the club but a new contract is looking unlikely.
      The Spanish international has been linked with a move to Premier League giants United and Arsenal.
      Spanish outlet Sport reported in December 2022 that Asensio was close to a move to Old Trafford but that didn’t materialise.
      The Spaniard has also been subject to interest from Arsenal and it remains to be seen if he will come to the Premier League in the summer.
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      He has made 176 appearances for Real Madrid scoring 31 goals and has had loan spells at Mallorca and Espanyol during his time at the club.
      The winger, 27, has won three Champions Leagues and three LaLiga’s during his time at the Bernabeu.
      Asensio joined Real Madrid from Mallorca for around £3.5million in 2014. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow with ‘Real Madrid keeping tabs on Joao Felix in shock raid of rivals Atletico in summer’

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      CHELSEA face missing out on Joao Felix with Real Madrid keeping tabs on the forward, according to reports. After serving a three-game suspension, Felix was back on the pitch for the Blues and had an instant impact.
      Real Madrid are now watching Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      Felix put in a strong performance against West Ham
      The 23-year-old netted a cool opener against West Ham as he volleyed home Enzo Fernandez’s cross.
      Felix impressed throughout the game despite the team ultimately failing to come away with three points.
      And if his good performances are kept up for the rest of the season, Chelsea may pull the trigger to turn his loan move into a permanent one.
      However, the Londoners have now been joined in the race to sign the £124million-rated forward by Real Madrid, according to Fichajes.
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      Los Blancos are fresh off the back of victory at the Club World Cup, beating Al-Hilal 5-3 in a thrilling final.
      But now they are lining up a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema, and have earmarked Felix as one such star.
      Indeed, club president Florentino Perez is said to hold Felix in high esteem and is one of his favoured choices.
      Felix’s future at parent club Atletico Madrid hinges on the fate of Diego Simeone.
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      The under-fire Argentine had a strained relationship with Felix ahead of his loan transfer.
      Following the 1-1 draw at West Ham, Felix issued a rallying cry for his team-mates, saying the club MUST win the Champions League.
      Ahead of the midweek clash against Borussia Dortmund, Felix told Chelsea club media: “We have to focus on the next game. The most important game is next, always.
      “It’s the Champions League, that’s the competition we want to win so it starts on Wednesday and it needs to be ours.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘want Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to replace Carlo Ancelotti’ and hope Bellingham transfer will convince him

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly keen to make Jurgen Klopp their next manager.And the Spanish giants hope signing Jude Bellingham will convince the German to swap Anfield for the Bernabeu.
      Jurgen Klopp is struggling at Liverpool after a stellar seven-year stintCredit: Alamy
      Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid sit eight points adrift of Barcelona in LaLigaCredit: Getty
      Klopp, 55, extended his deal with the Merseyside outfit in April last year as he agreed to remain in charge until 2026.
      But Liverpool have dropped off significantly this season following a dreadful run of form.
      The Reds sit 10th in the Premier League table as the pressure continues to ramp up on Klopp.
      And while his seven-year stint at the club leaves him with a huge amount of credit in the bank, he could still be approaching the end of his Anfield reign.
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      According to El Nacional, Klopp leaving Liverpool would see Real Madrid swoop in for the former Borussia Dortmund coach.
      Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti has a contract to keep him in the Spanish capital until the end of the 2023/24 season.
      But with Real trailing Barcelona by eight points in LaLiga, a campaign without major silverware – excluding the Club World Cup – would likely see Ancelotti depart.
      And president Florentino Perez has always been an admirer of Klopp – who has worked wonders at Mainz, Dortmund and Liverpool.
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      It is being reported they would attempt to sign both Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe in a bid to drag Klopp to the Bernabeu.
      Bellingham, 19, valued at more than £100million, has been heavily linked with a move to one of Europe’s giants.
      Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all thought to be interested in the England international.
      He is expected to leave Dortmund this summer after three years at the club – where he has contributed 20 goals and 24 assists in 117 games.
      And Klopp is a big fan of the teenage midfielder – who increased his price tag after a sensational World Cup.
      Mbappe, 24, is another player Klopp is reportedly interested in.
      The French superstar’s PSG future has been called into question after the Ligue 1 champions reportedly agreed to let him go in October.
      He only signed a new deal last summer to keep him in Paris until 2025, but could still leave at the end of the season if Real stump up the cash. More

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      Kylian Mbappe wants Real Madrid transfer move again and can leave PSG for FREE in 2024 when deal runs out

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE wants to leave PSG and could join Real Madrid for free as soon as next year, according to reports. The French superstar appeared set to head to the Bernabeu last summer as Real Madrid looked to get their claws into one of the world’s best players.
      Kylian Mbappe is PSG’s top goal scorer so far this season with 20 in all competitionsCredit: Getty
      But the club were left stunned when Mbappe signed a new contract with PSG in the summer of 2022.
      Now it appears a path to Real Madrid remains open despite the bitter fallout from that transfer row.
      The Athletic report that the 24-year-old remains on their radar as the club plan for life after Ballon D’Or Karim Benzema.
      Mbappe can leave PSG for free in 2024 if he does not activate the optional extra year clause in his contract.
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      He is not expected to leave the Parc des Princes this summer.
      Madrid are believed to be keeping a close eye on how that situation plays out but have other options on the table.
      Manchester City’s Erling Haaland is also reported to be among the options that Madrid could look to attract.
      But with reported exit clauses of £176m in 2024 and £154m in 2025, the striker promises to be among priciest of Madrid’s alternatives.
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      Reports emerged last year that Mbappe was keen on getting out of PSG and his relationship with the club was “completely broken”.
      But tensions appeared to have cooled since then with the PSG hierarchy now focused on trying to get Messi to renew his deal. More