Overview
- Kick-off is 8 p.m. BST at Anfield, with coverage on Amazon Prime Video in the UK (free 30‑day trial available), TNT Sports domestically, and Paramount+ in the U.S.
- Liverpool are without Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong, Alexander Isak is likely out after missing training, and Curtis Jones is a doubt; Hugo Ekitike is expected to lead the attack.
- Manager Arne Slot is weighing selection and shape, with a 4-2-3-1 likely and options that include Florian Wirtz featuring in an advanced role if required.
- Trent Alexander‑Arnold returns with Real Madrid and Slot said he will offer a warm personal welcome, though the right-back may be eased in after limited recent minutes.
- Liverpool ended a domestic slide with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa and beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in Europe, while Real arrive having won all three group games and carrying threats from Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.