Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 in last season's league phase, ending los Blancos' eight match unbeaten streak against the Reds, winning seven of them, including victories in the 2018 and 2022 Champions League Finals.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid preview
After ending their losing streak, this is the start of a massive week for Liverpool, so can they claim a confidence-boosting victory? On Saturday night, the Reds beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Anfield, with Mohamed Salah gifted an opener in first half stoppage time, before Ryan Gravenberch's deflected long-range strike secured victory. Before this, Arne Slot's side had suffered four straight Premier League defeats, but that win has seen them climb back up to third, albeit seven points adrift leaders Arsenal. Next up, they'll travel to Manchester City on Sunday, so weeks don't come much tougher.
In Champions League terms, during their miserable losing streak, Slot's side did beat Eintracht Frankfurt, fighting back from a goal down to leave Waldstadion 5-1 winners. Having beaten Atlético Madrid at home but then lost to Galatasaray in İstanbul, the Reds have six points to their name, thereby tenth in the gigantic league table, having finished first last season, aiming to get into the top eight. Expect a raucous atmosphere on Merseyside, but will the Reds be victorious?
As for Real Madrid, they boast a perfect record in this season's Champions League, but this will certainly be their toughest test to date. A fortnight ago, Jude Bellingham was the only scorer as los Blancos battled to a 1-0 victory over Juventus at the Bernabéu. This came after a pair of Kylian Mbappé penalties had downed Marseille in the Spanish capital, before Mbappé then bagged a hat-trick when they demolished debutants Kariat 5-0 in Almaty a long way from home.
Meantime, in La Liga, there are certainly signs that Xabi Alonso's side are clicking into gear. On Saturday night, they smashed Valencia 4-0 at home, with that man Mbappé scoring twice again, while Bellingham and Álvaro Carreras also netted at the Bernabéu. Los Merengues thereby sit five points clear at the top of the table, having won ten of 11 league fixtures so far. This includes beating Barcelona 2-1 in last month's Clásico, Bellingham the match-winner, their sole defeat a 5-2 battering in the Madrid derby when they visited Atlético. Thus, considering Liverpool's issues and defensive fragility, Real Madrid will travel to Anfield believing they're favourites for victory.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 12.
- Liverpool Wins: 4. Draws: 1. Real Madrid Wins: 7.
Liverpool team news
Alisson, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong remain sidelined, while neither Curtis Jones nor Alexnader Isak were involved at the weekend, thereby making both doubts.
In fact, Arne Slot has pretty limited options. Andy Robertson came in at left-back against Aston Villa, as a result of Miloš Kerkez's poor form, while there was no place for fellow new recruit Florian Wirtz, with Ryan Gravenberch's return at the base of midfield a major boost. Lastly, Conor Bradley would sit out the clash with PSV Eindhoven in three weeks time if cautioned.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Real Madrid: (4-3-3): Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Ekitiké, Gakpo.
Liverpool player to watch vs Real Madrid
Mohamed Salah scored his 250th goal for Liverpool at the weekend, only the third man to achieve this, after Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. He's netted during two of his last six meetings with Real Madrid, so can he improve this ratio?
Real Madrid team news
Defenders Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba and Dani Carvajal are all sidelined but, in a boost, fit again Dean Huijsen started against Valencia, so will partner Éder Militão at the back.
It is of course a return to Anfield for manager Xabi Alonso, who could have been in the opposite dugout had events transpired differently, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is back having left in the summer. He has though not featured since 16 September due to a hamstring injury, but has been an unused substitute during the last two matches, so he'll likely start the night on the bench.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-3-3): Courtois; Valverde, Huijsen, Militão, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Bellingham; Güler, Mbappé, Vinícius.
Real Madrid player to watch vs Liverpool
Kylian Mbappé's double on Saturday took his tally to 18 goals for the season already, including five in the Champions League. He netted at Anfield for PSG in 2018, so will he fire Real Madrid to victory here?
Liverpool vs Real Madrid prediction
This heavyweight Tuesday night clash guarantees goals, and we are backing Real Madrid for victory on Merseyside, likely to be too strong for the malfunctioning hosts: Liverpool 1-3 Real Madrid.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid FAQs - UEFA Champions League
How to watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video.
- USA: Paramount+, Univision & TUDN USA.
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League on live streaming?
Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Amazon Prime Video.
- USA: Paramount+, Univision NOW & TUDN.com
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League?
Liverpool vs Real Madrid takes place on Tuesday 4 November 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).