Two clubs chasing UEFA Champions League glory will do battle today in a match between Real Madrid and Liverpool. The group-stage match scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 1.
What They’re Saying
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti (via UEFA): “We're playing well. We know how important every match is. We are focused on the game against Liverpool. Every match is a test and a chance to improve or take a step back, but we are not afraid because I have a very professional team. Fábio Coentrão, Jesé and [Dani] Carvajal are not available. [Asier] Illarramendi and [Sami] Khedira aren't either, but [Gareth] Bale is alright. I will decide tomorrow whether he will start against Liverpool.”
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers: “It's a big week. We're coming off the back of a disappointing result, but our confidence is high going into every game. We're looking forward to the game. It's an opportunity, not a threat. We're in the hunt to qualify, it's in our hands. We will respect our opponents, arguably the best side in the world at the moment, but we are also a quality outfit. We'll see how [Daniel] Sturridge responds, but it's highly unlikely he’ll play.
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez has been in scintillating form recently. The 23-year-old has four goals and four assists in 10 league appearances and is averaging 2.5 key passes.
Real Madrid’s Projected Lineup (4-4-2): Casillas; Arbeloa, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Modrić, Kroos, Isco, James; Ronaldo, Benzema.
Liverpool’s Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Mignolet; Johnson, Lovren, Škrtel, Moreno; Allen, Gerrard; Henderson, Sterling, Coutinho; Balotelli.
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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