Los Merengues lead aggregate by a 3-goal margin
Real Madrid of Spain and Liverpool of the English Premier League will meet in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16-second leg on Wednesday.
Los Merengues, who leads the aggregate by three goals after winning the first leg 5-2 at Anfield, appear to be the more likely side to advance to the semifinals.
The hosts’ confidence may be boosted by Real Madrid’s seven-game unbeaten run against Liverpool in the Champions League.
“Liverpool is a great team that made us suffer in the first half, so I’d say that this tie isn’t over yet. No way, “Carlo Ancelotti, the head coach of Real Madrid, stated.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s German manager, Jurgen Klopp, stated: “Of course, losing a game 5-2 isn’t cool. These things can happen in football, especially when the opponent is as relaxed and confident as Real Madrid. It is now our responsibility to ensure that we take these mistakes, learn from them, and also take the good stuff.”
Real Madrid defenders David Alaba and Ferland Mendy are unlikely to be included in the squad for the upcoming match.
Liverpool’s injured players include Colombian winger Luiz Diaz and Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara.
Champions League Last 16-second leg fixtures:
Tuesday
Manchester City (England) – Leipzig (Germany) (1-1)
Porto (Portugal) – Inter Milan (Italy) (0-1)
Wednesday
Real Madrid (Spain) – Liverpool (England) (5-2)
Napoli (Italy) – Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) (2-0)
