The Reds ended their disastrous run of form with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa last weekend, putting to rest rumours that Arne Slot could be sacked.

The Dutch coach had to endure a lot of criticism before Liverpool lost 4 consecutive matches in the Premier League. Right at the most difficult time, Salah shined to bring joy back to The Kop.

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The match promises to be exciting - Photo: Khelnow

However, looking at that match, Aston Villa shot themselves in the foot rather than a convincing performance from the reigning Premier League champions.

Statistics show that Liverpool have lost 6 of their last 8 matches. Having spent over £400 million on the transfer market, what Arne Slot and his team have earned so far is not up to expectations.

In fact, most of Liverpool's new "blockbuster" recruits have not yet adapted to the new environment. From Alexander Isak, Florian Writz to Milos Kerkez or Frimpong.

Facing Real Madrid today, the Dutch coach will likely continue to put Writz and Kerkez on the bench, in the context of the pair's poor performance.

On the other side of the front line, Xabi Alonso is gradually changing the face of Real Madrid, which was dilapidated and weak in the final stage of Carlo Ancelotti's reign.

In three Champions League matches, the Royal team easily blew away Marseille, Kairat and Juventus. They also took control of the La Liga race, after winning El Clasico and crushing Valencia 4-0.

Notably, 13/14 of Real Madrid's matches since the start of the season have ended in victory. The only defeat, somewhat puzzlingly, was a 2-5 loss to city rivals Atletico Madrid.

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Mbappe has the opportunity to show off his talent at Anfield - Photo: LFC

Along with the Royal team's rising form is a Kylian Mbappe playing the best football of his career.

Mbappe's double against Valencia last weekend was his eighth consecutive domestic league goal. The French striker is currently leading the "bombing" list in both La Liga (13 goals) and the Champions League (5 goals).

Traveling to Anfield today, Mbappe hopes to continue to show his talent to help Los Blancos destroy Anfield.

Asian ratio: Even (0: 0) - TX: 3 1/4

Prediction: Real Madrid win 2-1

Force information

Liverpool: Alisson Becker, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong are absent due to injury.

Real Madrid: Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are injured.

Expected lineup

Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.

Real Madrid : Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.

Match schedule
League Stage - 4
11/05/2025 00:45:00 Napoli - Eintracht Frankfurt
11/05/2025 00:45:00 Slavia Praha - Arsenal
11/05/2025 03:00:00 Tottenham - FC Copenhagen
11/05/2025 03:00:00 Liverpool - Real Madrid
11/05/2025 03:00:00 Olympiakos Piraeus - PSV Eindhoven
11/05/2025 03:00:00 Atletico Madrid - Union St. Gilloise
11/05/2025 03:00:00 Bodo/Glimt - Monaco
11/05/2025 03:00:00 Paris Saint Germain - Bayern Munich
11/05/2025 03:00:00 Juventus - Sporting CP
11/06/2025 00:45:00 Qarabag - Chelsea
11/06/2025 00:45:00 Pafos - Villarreal
11/06/2025 03:00:00 Manchester City - Borussia Dortmund
11/06/2025 03:00:00 Club Brugge KV - Barcelona
11/06/2025 03:00:00 Ajax - Galatasaray
11/06/2025 03:00:00 Newcastle - Athletic Club
11/06/2025 03:00:00 Benfica - Bayer Leverkusen
11/06/2025 03:00:00 Inter - Kairat Almaty
11/06/2025 03:00:00 Marseille - Atalanta

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