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The upcoming clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid in the Champions League is set to be another chapter in their storied rivalry. Liverpool enters the match in strong form, having secured their place atop both the Premier League and the Champions League standings. Under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool's resurgence has been fueled by Mohamed Salah's consistent brilliance, highlighted by his match-winning brace against Southampton last weekend.
Liverpool stands as the only team with a perfect record in the Champions League this season, their dominant 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen further solidifying their credentials. Historically, however, Real Madrid has been a thorn in Liverpool’s side. The Reds have failed to win in their last eight meetings with Los Blancos, a streak that includes painful losses in the 2018 and 2022 Champions League finals.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, has had a mixed group-stage campaign, sitting mid-table in the new league-style format after losses to Lille and AC Milan. Despite this, Carlo Ancelotti’s side has recently found domestic form, with back-to-back comprehensive wins in La Liga. Aiming to avoid an unprecedented third group-stage defeat in a single season, Real Madrid will look to tap into their Champions League pedigree and their fond memories of Anfield, where they triumphed 5-2 in their last visit.
Both teams have much at stake. For Liverpool, it's a chance to end their Real Madrid hoodoo and assert their dominance. For the reigning champions, it's about preserving their reputation and staying on course in the competition they’ve mastered like no other.