UCL 2022-23: Liverpool 2-5 Real Madrid Replay

23:45 PM: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Liverpool vs Real Madrid match in the UEFA Champions League 2022-23. I’m your host Subham Mukherjee, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating evening of football. Please wait for 30 Seconds for the Live blog to load.

The UEFA Champions League Round of 16 is set to hold its biggest match. The game between Liverpool and Real Madrid has been an exhilarating fixture in the past. Real Madrid have outmatched Liverpool in two UCL finals in the past seasons.

Liverpool have had a bad start to the season and are struggling. The Scousers are in desperate need for some signings as well. Klopp’s side has started to regain some of their old forms after winning their past 2 matches. However, the match against Real Madrid definitely won’t be as easy as their previous 2 fixtures.

Real Madrid on the other hand are still holding up quite well. Despite not being at their very best, Madrid are in contention for the La Liga title and UCL title as well. Ancelotti’s side does not look as formidable as they did last season but are surely still one of the best.

Injury and Team News

The likes of Darwin Nunez and Arthur Melo are possible candidates to return against Real Madrid. Konate and Luis Diaz are confirmed absentees for the match. Thiago Alcantara is likely to return for the second leg.

Real Madrid can also miss out on some key players as well. Ferland Mendy and Mariano Diaz are confirmed absentees. Benzema and Toni Kroos both missed the previous match against Osasuna but will surely play against Liverpool.

Prediction

With Liverpool just getting into form, it can perhaps be a bit too late. Real Madrid are performing consistently despite not being at their very best. With the likes of Benzema and Kroos coming back, Madrid can bag a win.

Prediction: Liverpool 1-2 Real Madrid