Liverpool hosts Real Madrid, starting 11 announced

Liverpool Hosts Real Madrid: Starting Lineups Announced

The fourth round of the Champions League kicked off tonight with several exciting fixtures. One of the headline matches is the clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid, a repeat of last year’s encounter at the same stage, where the Reds secured a 2–0 victory.

Team News

At Anfield, both managers have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of the eagerly anticipated match.

Liverpool’s Starting Eleven

Goalkeeper: Giorgi Mamardashvili
Defenders: Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Andy Robertson
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister
Attackers: Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah, Hugo Ekitike

Manager Arne Slot has placed Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench, preferring Robertson on the left flank.

Real Madrid’s Starting Eleven

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defenders: Fede Valverde, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni
Forwards: Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé

Head coach Xabi Alonso has opted for an attacking lineup, with Mbappé leading the front line supported by Bellingham and Vinícius.

Pre-Match Context

The match marks a continuation of a growing European rivalry between two of the continent’s most successful clubs. Anfield promises a charged atmosphere as both teams seek to take an early advantage in the group stage.

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Source

Express Newspaper

Author’s Summary: Liverpool and Real Madrid meet again in the Champions League with fresh lineups and high expectations, as both clubs aim to reaffirm their dominance in Europe.

Gazeta Express — 2025-11-05