Liverpool host Real Madrid in a Champions League blockbuster under the lights at Anfield.
The Reds are the only team in the competition still with a 100 per cent record and can take a big step towards booking a place in the top eight with victory against the holders.
European champions Madrid could be vulnerable, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side losing two of their first four fixtures of the league phase and struggling for form since the signing of superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The visitors will be without Ballon d’Or runner-up Vinicius Jr while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah returns to the spotlight after his explosive comments about his ongoing contract situation on Sunday.
It’s another huge game for boss Arne Slot, with Liverpool also hosting Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to go 11 points clear of Pep Guardiola’s team.
Follow live updates from Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League, below
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
90 mins: There will be four minutes added on. It seems as if there will be no Madrid comeback tonight.
Jamie Braidwood27 November 2024 21:48
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
88 mins: Close! Mbappe isn’t done yet! He cuts inside and whips a shot towards goal. It’s blocked by Mac Allister. From the corner, Bellingham heads at Kelleher but is offside.
Still, Madrid have only had one shot on target and that was Mbappe’s penalty.
Jamie Braidwood27 November 2024 21:47
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
86 mins: Oh no. There have not been any negatives for Liverpool tonight but Conor Bradley is down and feeling his hamstring. He’s been brilliant tonight, having an excellent game against Mbappe. The 21-year-old receives a standing ovation from the Kop, and is replaced by Joe Gomez.
Jamie Braidwood27 November 2024 21:45
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
83 mins; Arne Slot’s name rings around Anfield. The dream start continues.
Jamie Braidwood27 November 2024 21:42
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
81 mins: Liverpool are heading from five wins out of five. Real Madrid do not look like European champions right now.
Jamie Braidwood27 November 2024 21:40
GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid (GAKPO 76’)
But now it’s 2-0! Liverpool take the corner short and Robertson’s cross finds Gakpo, who is unmarked six yards out from goal! The Dutchman heads past Courtois!
It’s a bit tight on the old offside line… but the goal stands! It’s what Liverpool deserve and it’s another immediate impact from Gakpo!
Jamie Braidwood27 November 2024 21:34
Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
74 mins: As wild a few minutes in the Champions League since Feyenoord’s comeback last night? Anfield is still stunned by that Salah miss.
Jamie Braidwood27 November 2024 21:33
Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
71 mins: It may be turning into a game of missed penalties. Two extremely accomplished goalscorers have failed from the spot and if Kylian Mbappe can at least say his shot was on target, it was tame, though Caoimhin Kelleher’s save was still superb. Much of Anfield thought Mo Salah’s spot kick was in, not skewed past the post.
Richard Jolly at Anfield27 November 2024 21:30
