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      Real Madrid ‘want injury-prone Christian Pulisic to replace flop Eden Hazard’ in summer transfer

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      REAL MADRID are set to repeat history by raiding Chelsea for Christian Pulisic to replace Eden Hazard, according to reports. Hazard, 32, joined Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 on a deal worth up to £130million.
      Eden Hazard could be shown the exit door by Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The 32-year-old’s injury issues have seen him fail to live up to expectationsCredit: Rex
      Christian Pulisic could move to Madrid as Hazard’s replacementCredit: Getty
      Pulisic has struggled to make an impact this season
      However, injuries and a lack of form have seen the Belgian’s career stutter.
      According to defensa central, Madrid have already identified a replacement for the stricken winger as they look to cut their losses.
      Though it seems Madrid have not learnt their lesson, with the report suggesting they want to replace Hazard with Christian Pulisic.
      The American arrived at Stamford Bridge the same summer Hazard departed, and that trick could soon repeat itself with Pulisic potentially on his way to the Bernabeu.
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      The report indicates the financial fair play restrictions on Chelsea following their £600m transfer outlay will see them “get rid” of a number of fringe stars.
      The 24-year-old’s deal at the club runs out in 2024.
      So while they will not recoup too much of the £58m transfer fee paid in 2019, they will be able to save at least £8.3m by shaving his annual wage from the books.
      Pulisic has not featured in a Blues shirt since the 1-0 defeat to Man City in the Premier League on January 5, owing to knee problems.
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      Regardless, Graham Potter will be hoping his side can get back to winning ways when the club play against Tottenham on Sunday.
      The misfiring Blues are languishing down in 10th place in the Prem, having won just two of their last 14 games in the division. More

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      Real Madrid ‘want to replace Eden Hazard with another injured Chelsea star’ in summer transfer

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly eyeing up a move for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic this summer.The Spanish champions are preparing to offload former Blues star Eden Hazard as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Bernabeu.
      Eden Hazard has suffered a host of injuries during his time at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Christian Pulisic has struggled to build any momentum at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      And they could be set to return to Stamford Bridge for a replacement in the form of American Pulisic.
      According to Defensa Central, Chelsea need to sell players at the end of the season to recoup some of the £600million spent over the past two windows.
      Much is being made of how Todd Boehly’s bullish transfer strategy could raise issues around Uefa’s financial fair play regulations.
      And Pulisic is being looked at as someone they could offload to try and remain within the rules.
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      The USA international, 24, has been sidelined with a knee problem since January.
      He has started just six Premier League games for Chelsea this season.
      And inconsistency has left him frustrated ever since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2019.
      Over 136 appearances for the Blues, he has bagged 26 goals and 21 assists.
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      But Real remain interested and could capitalise on Pulisic saying in the past that he would like to play for Los Blancos one day.
      If he did arrive at the Bernabeu, the former Dortmund man would hope to avoid the injury issues Hazard has suffered.
      The Belgian, 32, has scored just seven goals since joining Real in the summer of 2019.
      And last month his latest injury was confirmed as he suffered an 18TH SETBACK in the Spanish capital.
      Hazard has been linked with a move back to the Premier League with Chelsea and Newcastle reportedly interested. More

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      Real Madrid legend Marcelo completes transfer to former club just days after having Olympiacos contract ripped up

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      MARCELO has rejoined Brazilian club Fluminense.The former Real Madrid star has signed a contract that will run until December 2024, with an option to extend for a further year.

      Marcelo left Olympiacos by mutual consentCredit: Reuters
      The club announced the arrival of the veteran defender on Twitter.
      Fluminense posted a video of the player’s highlights from when he was at the club in his youth.
      The video was accompanied by the caption: “Your home is and always will be Fluminense, Marcelo.”
      The post was followed up by another tweet, saying, “Dude, it’s really true. O Marcelo it’s from Fluminense again.”
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      Speaking about the return to his boyhood club, Marcelo told club media: “It’s even difficult to express the meaning that this moment represents for me.
      “I’ve been dreaming of returning to my origins for many years, to the team that trained me and taught me what I know about football.”
      The 34-year-old spent two years in the senior squad of Fluminense between 2005 and 2007.
      He left the club for Real Madrid and spent 15 incredibly successful seasons with the club.
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      While at Los Blancos, Marcelo won six LaLigas, five Champions Leagues, two Copa del Reys, four Club World Cups, five Spanish Super Cups, and three UEFA Super Cups.
      He left the club in 2022 after his contract expired and joined Greek giants Olympiacos.
      However, after only playing five league games, his contract was mutually terminated paving the way for his return to Fluminense. More

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      Gary Neville brutally trolls Liverpool with one-word putdown after outrageous 5-2 loss at home to Real Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has poked fun at Liverpool for their defeat to Real Madrid.The Reds were humbled at Anfield on Tuesday night as they let a two goal lead slip as Madrid hit five in the Champions League round of 16 tie.
      Gary Neville trolled Liverpool after their loss to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The result leaves Liverpool on the brink of elimination from the European competition ahead of the reverse fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 15.
      Liverpool fans were put through a wringer of emotions, including Jamie Carragher, whose reactions to the goals were caught on camera.
      And Carra’s TV pal Neville couldn’t resist another dig as he opted to poke a bit of fun at his old foes.
      The United hero tweeted: “Hola 👋.”
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      Meaning hello in Spanish, as a show of support for the LaLiga-based side.
      The tweet saw a lot of reaction from fans, with many Reds suggesting that United will be knocked out of the Europa League this week.
      One commented: “Giving it the big one when your team is playing in a Mickley Mouse cup.”
      A second wrote: “Hi Gary! Just to let you know, United will be out of Europe in 2 days.”
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      And some United fans were equally worried that Neville may have created some bad karma ahead of the clash at Old Trafford, one tweeted: “Gary! Have you not heard of schadenfreude? Wait til after Thursday night.”
      Another said: “Mate come on. Don’t jinx us.”
      United drew 2-2 with Barcelona at the Nou Camp last week and will be confident of advancing past the LaLiga giants with home advantage. More

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      Liverpool vs Real Madrid Wags, from models to a Little Mix singer, as the European giants meet in the Champions League

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      THEY don’t call it the beautiful game for nothing.Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
      Excitement is at fever pitch ahead as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP
      And these stunning Wags will be cheering on their other halves when The Reds take on Los Blancos in the first leg of their last-16 clash.
      As the saying goes, behind every man is a great woman, so we kick off the interest early with the lowdown on some of the players’ wives and girlfriends who provide them with much-needed support at home.
      From a doctor and architect to a world-famous singer and a reality TV star, this lot are in a league of their own . . .
      Mishel Gerzig – goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois
      Mishel Gerzig and Thibaut Courtois were first spotted together in 2020
      IT’S not hard to see why Israeli model Mishel, 25, caught the eye of the Belgian goalie, 30, who slid into her DMs on Instagram.
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      The pair were first spotted together in Ibiza after Belgium were knocked out of Euro 2020.
      This summer the happy couple got engaged, as Courtois dropped to one knee to ask for his beloved’s hand in marriage.
      Jordan Ozuna – striker Karim Benzema
      Karim Benzema’s Wag Jordan Ozuna used to be a waitress at Hooters
      Model Jordan used to work as a Hooters waitress in Las Vegas but is now signed to several US-based modelling agencies.
      The stunning 32-year-old has used her enviable figure to help promote State Management, Caroline Gleason Management, Tricia Brink Management, and The Salt Agency.
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      She joined Benzema at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, where he was crowned the world’s best player.
      Sandra Garal – forward Marco Asensio
      Sandra Garal met Marco Asensio while working as a nightclub waitress
      SANDRA met Marco, 27, while working as a waitress in a nightclub in 2019.
      The Spanish couple managed to keep their relationship a secret for months.
      The 26-year-old, who studied architecture in Madrid, now models and has over 340,000 Instagram followers.
      Maria Julia Mazalli – forward Vinicius Junior
      Maria Julia Mazalli started dating Vinicius Junior in 2019
      AN eagle-eyed fan revealed the 22-year-old winger was dating Maria in 2019 after they each posted selfies in the same bathroom.
      The 27-year-old influencer found fame on Brazilian reality show, Holiday With The Ex in 2017.
      Natalia Becker – goalkeeper Alisson Becker
      Natalia Becker met Alisson Becker in their native Brazil in 2012
      BRAINY Natalia, 31, met Alisson, 30, in their native Brazil in 2012 while she was studying to become a doctor.
      They married in 2015 and moved to Liverpool three years later.
      They have three kids – Helena, five, Matteo, two, and Rafael, one.
      Larissa Pereira – striker Roberto Firmino
      Larissa Pereira and Roberto Firmino were married in 2017
      THE model married Roberto, 31, in their home country of Brazil in 2017 after three years together.
      As well as being a mum to their three daughters, the 30-year-old is an entrepreneur, having founded fashion brand BeValen Store.
      Rike Nooitgedagt – defender Virgil van Dijk
      Rike Nooitgedagt and Virgil van Dijk were childhood sweethearts and wed in 2017
      FIERCELY private Rike, 31, gave up her job as a fashion sales manager to support the 31-year-old Dutch ace when he signed to Celtic in 2013.
      The childhood sweethearts wed in 2017 and have kids Nila and Jadi.
      Rute Cardoso – forward Diogo Jota
      Rute Cardoso and Diogo Jota are childhood sweetheartsCredit: rutecfcardoso14/Instagram
      CHILDHOOD sweethearts Rute, and Diogo, both 26, met at school in their native Portugal.
      Rute seems to have settled well into life in the UK and even admitted to being a fan of Peaky Blinders.
      The couple have a one-year-old son called Dinis.
      Perrie Edwards – midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Perrie Edwards have become one of the hottest showbiz couples
      THE Little Mix star and Alex, both 29, have become one of the hottest showbiz couples since they started dating in 2016.
      They welcomed son, Axel, in 2021, and Perrie looked incredible on the girl band’s recent Confetti Tour.
      Saffie Khan – midfielder Curtis Jones
      Saffie Khan and Curtis Jones went Instagram official in 2021
      THE couple went Instagram official in 2021, but it is believed they have been dating since 2019.
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      Saffie is signed to M Models Management and lives with Curtis, 22.
      The 20-year-old often shares snaps of her lavish holidays with her 40K followers. More

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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
      SunSport prediction
      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