UEFA Champions League - Liverpool vs Real Madrid - Preview

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Liverpool host Real Madrid at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg in a repeat of the 2021/22 Champions League final.

The Reds finished Group A in second place behind Napoli, while Real Madrid topped Group F ahead of Celtic, Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig. 

Liverpool's Champions League campaign did not begin on the highest of notes. Jurgen Klopp's side were humbled 4-1 by Napoli on matchday one, but reacted in sensational style winning the next five group stage fixtures to qualify in second place - missing out on top spot due to goal difference.

While their Premier League form has been nothing short of underwhelming for Liverpool supporters, Klopp's side have registered back-to-back victories over Merseyside rivals Everton and Newcastle United.

While Liverpool are currently seven points adrift of the Champions League places and performing below the lofty expectations set last season when challenging for a quadruple, you simply can't rule out the Reds when it comes to the Champions League.

Jurgen Klopp's side have only exited the Champions League at this stage once in the last five years, when they were beaten by Real Madrid's city rivals Atletico in dramatic fashion.

Last year's Champions League final was marred by ugly scenes outside the Stade de France ahead of kick-off, as Liverpool supporters were subjected to abhorrent treatment upon trying to enter the ground. An independent report stated that the "primary responsibility" for the poor manner in which the event was policed lies with UEFA.

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