"The big news for Liverpool is the return of Florian Wirtz to the starting line-up. He takes the place of Cody Gakpo, on the left side of the front three. That's the only change from the team that started the 2-0 win over Aston Villa last weekend. The big news for Liverpool fans is that Trent Alexander-Arnold is only on the bench for Real Madrid. Andrew Robertson would have enjoyed facing his old team-mate out on the flank, but that particular showdown will have to wait."
"Share Liverpool: Mamardashvili, Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz. Subs: Woodman, Gomez, Endo, Kerkez, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Ngumoha, Misciur. Real Madrid: Courtois, Valverde, Eder Militao, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Camavinga, Guler, Vinicius Junior, Mbappe. Subs: Lunin, Gonzalez, Endrick, Rodrygo, Alexander-Arnold, Gonzalo Garcia, Asencio, Ceballos, Francisco Garcia, Diaz, Mendy. Referee: Istvan Kovacs (Romania)."
Florian Wirtz returns to Liverpool's starting line-up, replacing Cody Gakpo on the left of the front three. That is the only change from the side that beat Aston Villa 2-0. Trent Alexander-Arnold is named among Real Madrid's substitutes, denying a full-flank reunion with Andrew Robertson. Kylian Mbappe will face Conor Bradley again after last year's tackle. Full starting XIs and bench lists are provided for both clubs, with Istvan Kovacs appointed referee. Hugo Ekitike expresses confidence and stresses collective work to contain Mbappe. A mural targeting Trent was vandalised but has been cleaned.
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