Liverpool vs Real Madrid Preview: Liverpool's Flanks at a Disadvantage, Real Madrid Aiming for Fourth Straight Win

At 4:00 AM Beijing time on November 5th, the 4th round of the Champions League group stage will showcase a heavyweight encounter as Liverpool hosts Real Madrid.

Key highlights for the Liverpool vs Real Madrid match are as follows:

First:Team situationsAfter three rounds in the Champions League, Liverpool has recorded 2 wins and 1 loss, totaling 6 points and ranking tenth, while Real Madrid boasts a three-game winning streak with 9 points, ranking fifth. In their last league matches, Liverpool won 2-0 at home against Aston Villa, ending a four-match losing streak in the Premier League; Real Madrid crushed Valencia 4-0 at home, extending their winning streak to six across all competitions. Liverpool currently sits third in the Premier League with a squad valued at €1.15 billion; Real Madrid leads La Liga with a team worth €1.4 billion.

Second:Liverpool's two flanks are at a disadvantage, Real Madrid looks set to claim a fourth consecutive victoryLiverpool spent heavily on new signings this summer but results have been disappointing. With Diaz gone and Salah aging and declining yet still a starter, Liverpool’s attacking threat down both wings has diminished significantly. Facing Real Madrid, Liverpool will be outmatched on the flanks; defensively, their backline is shaky—contract-year Konaté seems distracted, and Van Dijk is aging and losing form. Isak remains injured, and Wirtz faces his mentor Alonso. On Real Madrid’s side, Mbappé and Bellingham are in excellent form. Considering Liverpool’s recent poor form and Real Madrid’s strong momentum, this match favors Real Madrid to dominate away from home, defeating Liverpool at Anfield and securing a perfect four-win start in the Champions League.

In their last six meetings, Liverpool has 1 win, 1 draw, and 4 losses, clearly trailing behind.

Injury and suspension updates: Liverpool hasAlisson, Isak, Frimpong, Jones, and Leoni; Real Madrid hasAlaba, Rüdiger, Carvajal, and Mastantuono.