Liverpool vs Real Madrid 2022/23: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time
The Kings of the Champions League are back and they’ll be facing familiar foes Liverpool in a repeat of the 2021/22 Champions League final at Anfield on Tuesday for the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Real Madrid finished first in Group A ahead of Celtic, Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig. Liverpool finished their group in second place behind Serie A leaders Napoli.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of both Toni Kroos and Aurélien Tchouaméni who are both sick, a huge blow for Real Madrid. Ferland Mendy and Mariano are also not available due to injury.
As for Liverpool, Luis Diaz, Ibrahima Konate, Thiago Alcantara, Calvin Ramsay and Arthur are all not available. Darwin Nunez is also a doubt.
📋 Squad list for Tuesday’s match against Liverpool.
❌ Players NOT called up: Kroos, Tchouaméni, Mendy & Mariano. pic.twitter.com/VEJT5iAVKO
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) February 20, 2023
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Courtois
Carvajal —Militão — Rüdiger — Alaba
Modrić — Camavinga — Ceballos
Valverde — Benzema — Vinícius
Liverpool (4-3-3):
Allison
Trent — Gomez — Van Dijk — Robertson
Bajcetic — Fabinho — Henderson
Salah — Gakpo — Jota
Head-to-head results (Last Five Games)
Liverpool: 0 Wins
Draws: 1
Real Madrid: 4 Wins
Kick-off time
Liverpool will be hosting Real Madrid on Tuesday night (21 February) at 21:00 CET.
