"With all eyes falling on Anfield on Tuesday night, Liverpool will welcome Real Madrid to the red half of Merseyside for what is a heavyweight Champions League showdown. Claiming what was an essential domestic boost over the weekend, Arne Slot's men are desperately searching for some crucial recent stability as they turn their attention back to European action here. While Los Blancos might have only got a new era underway over the summer,"
"While Xabi Alonso might have only arrived at the Spanish capital over the summer, Real Madrid are clearly enjoying life under the former Bayer Leverkusen boss. Last seen over the weekend putting in another dominant display as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp at home against Valencia, Los Blancos are leading the chase at the top of the La Liga standings and they have their sights firmly set on reclaiming their domestic crown this season."
"Signing off October with a stunning 2-1 win against bitter domestic rivals Barcelona, Alonso's side have won all of their previous six consecutive appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 16-2. It should also be highlighted, Madrid have won 13 of their first 14 competitive appearances since opening up the 2025/26 campaign and they are regarded as a standout European contender this year."
Anfield hosts a heavyweight Champions League match as Liverpool welcome Real Madrid. Liverpool gained an essential domestic boost and seek recent stability under Arne Slot. Real Madrid have started the 2025/26 campaign strongly under Xabi Alonso, winning 13 of 14 competitive games and maintaining a 100% Champions League start. Madrid beat Valencia 4-0 and won 2-1 at Barcelona, compiling six consecutive wins with a 16-2 aggregate across competitions. Alonso's side lead La Liga and aim to reclaim the domestic crown while remaining a standout European contender.
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