Champions League 2025-2026: Liverpool-Real Madrid, the likely lineups

Liverpool-Real Madrid is one of two big matches on Tuesday of the fourth day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at Anfield. With a win, the Reds, tenth in the standings with six points, would hook the very Blancos, on full points after the first three days.

Slot relies on Ekitiké in attack, with Salah, Szoboszlai and Gakpo in support in the three-quarter. Midfield dike formed by Gravenberch and Mac Allister, while the defense will be headed by the Konaté-Van Dijk pair.

Xabi Alonso must do without Mastantuono: in his place is Camavinga who will form the midfield pair with Tchouameni, while Guler, Bellingham and Vinicius will act in the three-quarter behind Mbappé. Valverde confirmed at right-back, with Carreras on the left.

Probable lineups

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitiké. All. Slot

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Güler, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé. All. Xabi Alonso