Real Madrid – Liverpool

Liverpool are not outsiders in their second match against Real Madrid

On Wednesday 15 March, Real Madrid will play Liverpool at home in their Champions League return leg. The first leg ended 5-2 in favour of the Spaniards. "The Reds have surprised on several occasions in the European competitions under Jurgen Klopp. The chances are definitely there. Especially in light of the recent 7-0 victory over Manchester United. On a good day, Liverpool are capable of a miracle. That said, Klopp's team sensationally lost their last match to Bournemouth 0-1. Liverpool have no stability at all. In the first game against Real, it showed in a single match as the English led 2-0. On the other hand, it shows how quickly things can turn around in games involving Liverpool. At the moment, the Reds look stronger than they did a month ago. Van Dijk is in form, Gakpo and Nunez are gaining confidence and Jota has been added to the squad. Of the important injured players, only Diaz and Alcantara are missing. Liverpool's defence has made significant progress since the first game. The club have conceded only one goal in four games. Real Madrid, on the other hand, have not had much positivity. The side have all but said goodbye to their chances in the La Liga title race. The club are far behind Barcelona. Two draws against Atletico and Betis contributed to this. There was also a defeat for Barcelona. In the last round, Real dealt with Espanyol, but such a match is not very revealing. Madrid have problems in attack. More worryingly, there are questions about Karim Benzema. The Frenchman has suffered a new injury. Ancelotti has stated that the main striker will be out. At the same time, it is unlikely he will be ready for one hundred percent. Also, the team will not play Alaba and Mendy. Real are in a difficult situation, despite a three-goal advantage. The team is objectively on the decline. There are increasing rumours about the departure of Carlo Ancelotti. This is unlikely to have a positive effect on the team. The bookmakers also single out Real Madrid as favourites in the return leg. It is very likely that Liverpool will have a game advantage. Real Madrid, on the other hand, will try their traditional tactic of counterattacking. Madrid are unlikely to be too upset by a minimal defeat. This is an important factor when assessing the odds for the match. Liverpool do not look like clear outsiders in the second meeting in particular. The team has the potential to win at least one match against such a weakened Real. As for the total, we can agree with the bookies. Liverpool will take a risk, so the game has every chance of being very productive. A failure by one of the teams, as was the case in England, cannot be ruled out.