Liverpool v. Real Madrid likely lineups

Liverpool v. Real Madrid likely lineups

In the Champions League Tuesday, Liverpool and Real Madrid will meet for the first leg of the round of 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. at Anfield. The hosts will want to redeem their up-and-down season in the Premier League and especially the defeat in last year’s final act at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis at the hands of the Blancos. On the other hand, the Merengues after winning the Club World Cup will aim to reconfirm themselves in Europe’s top competition.

In the hosts’ ranks, the biggest doubt concerns the presence of Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker left with a shoulder problem during the match against Newcastle. Should he fail to make it, it will be Diogo Jota who will complete the trident with Salah and Gakpo. At Real, however, there is optimism about Benzema’s possible recovery ahead of tomorrow’s match. In midfield Camavinga will replace Tchouameni, who is not at his best.

Likely lineups.

LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Bajcetic, Fabinho, Henderson; Salah, Gakpo, Jota. All. Klopp

REAL MADRID (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Kroos, Camavinga, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr. All. Ancelotti