Tuesday, 4th of November, 2025
21:00
Anfield Field. Liverpool, England.
Arguably, the most anticipated matches in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League are upon us. FIFA fans around the world will see two of Europe’s most prestigious and premier clubs go head-to-head. Real Madrid C.F. will travel down to Anfield to face Liverpool. The atmosphere promises intensity and drama: Anfield’s cauldron and gritty style of play, and Madrid’s goal-scoring juggernauts and their hungry ambition make for a combustible mix and will display the highest level of Futbol in the world.
• Historically, Real Madrid enjoyed the upper hand: in their direct meetings, Madrid won seven, Liverpool won three, with both clubs having drawn once. In their last match-up, Liverpool got a milestone win at Anfield in 2024 when they beat Madrid 2-0, breaking a long hoodoo.
For Xabi Alonso’s squad, they’ll need to arrive in strong domestic form, and they’ll hope to carry that momentum from their notable wins against Barcelona and Juventus in their last Champions League match.
For Liverpool, regeneration under a new style and manager has them chasing a renewed European identity — an outright win here would send a strong message, as they’ll continue to fight for their presence in the Premier League, both sides know that dropping points could be costly in Champions League Group Play.
Injury Report
• Dani Carvajal – Knee surgery, will not play in 2025.
• Antonio Rüdiger – Muscle injury.
• David Alaba – Calf injury.
• Franco Mastantuono – Pubalgia (sports hernia).
Liverpool FC:
• Alisson Becker – Hamstring injury.
• Jeremie Frimpong – Hamstring injury.
• Alexander Isak – Groin injury.
• (Doubtful): Curtis Jones – Groin issue
MATCH REPORT
Under the lights at Anfield, Liverpool delivered a statement performance, pressing relentlessly and suffocating Real Madrid’s buildup from the very first whistle. Despite Thibaut Courtois’ heroics between the posts, the visitors couldn’t hold out forever.
- The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when Alexis Mac Allister rose to meet a pinpoint
Dominik Szoboszlai delivered from a set piece, glancing a header past Courtois to send the Kopinto raptures. - Real Madrid — with Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham, and Vinícius Júnior all quiet on the night. Madrid’s strikers struggled to create clear chances. Liverpool’s back line, marshaled by Virgil van Dijk, stood firm, and Alisson dealt calmly with Madrid’s few dangerous moments.
In the end, Liverpool’s intensity, tactical discipline, and set-piece precision proved decisive, handing Madrid their first Champions League defeat of the campaign.
