Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown at Anfield

We look ahead to Wednesday’s huge UEFA Champions League game at Anfield with our Liverpool vs Real Madrid preview. Can the Reds maintain their 100% record?

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Stats: The Key Insights

Liverpool is favored by the Opta supercomputer to maintain their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League, projected to beat Real Madrid in 46.8% of scenarios.
Kylian Mbappé has scored 49 goals in 77 Champions League games and is on the verge of becoming the fourth-quickest player to reach 50 goals in the competition.
Liverpool could win their first five matches of a major European campaign for just the second time, previously achieving this in 2021-22 but losing to Real Madrid in the final.

The introduction of the UEFA Champions League‘s 36-team league phase was intended to give fans more matchups between Europe’s finest, and Wednesday’s clash at Anfield certainly fits that bill.

Liverpool stands as the only team to have won all their four games in the 2024-25 competition, set to face reigning champions Real Madrid in what is arguably the most significant encounter of this season’s Champions League so far.

Under the management of Arne Slot, Liverpool’s season couldn’t have started off better. Their recent 3-2 comeback win against Southampton has catapulted them eight points clear at the Premier League summit and positioned them as favorites for the title.

Heading into Matchday 5, Liverpool emerges as favorites to secure the Champions League trophy, winning in 16% of simulations according to the Opta supercomputer.

Historically, Liverpool’s best 100% start to a campaign in Europe came in the 2021-22 season, winning their first seven Champions League matches, ultimately finishing as runners-up to Real Madrid.

Mohamed Salah has been a vital player for the Reds, netting twice against Southampton and contributing to 66.7% of their Premier League goals this season, demonstrating remarkable form in the Champions League as well.

Slot has preached the importance of strategic control since taking over, yet Liverpool’s notorious pressing game continues to be a critical asset during significant matches at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch has been exceptional in recovery and passing efficiency this season.

Real Madrid, who recently defeated Leganés 3-0 in La Liga, faces a challenge with the absence of Vinícius Júnior due to injury. Despite the loss, they have managed well historically without him in the lineup.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head

Real Madrid is historically Liverpool’s toughest opponent, having triumphed against them seven times in European competitions, including the heart-wrenching Champions League final losses in 2018 and 2022.

The teams last met in the 2022-23 Season, where Madrid dominated Liverpool in a 5-2 away victory at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Prediction

Recent simulations conducted by the Opta supercomputer indicate that Liverpool is favored to win, coming out on top in 46.8% of 10,000 match scenarios.