Liverpool share goalscoring burden to keep Real Madrid guessing

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And as has been the theme this season, none of Liverpool’s last 29 group/league matches in UEFA competition has finished in a draw, since the 1-1 at Midtjylland in December 2020. As for his record against Real Madrid, he has two goals in seven appearances as a Red – the joint-most alongside Steven Gerrard.

Real Madrid After winning each of the first three meetings with Real Madrid, Liverpool have won only one of the last nine – the 2-0 victory at Anfield last season. Liverpool have been beaten by Real Madrid more times (seven) than they have by any other team in European competition – no other team has won more than three – and have conceded the most goals to them (17).

Suspension still looms for Bradley Liverpool need two goals to record 500 as the home team in European competition, and they could record back-to-back wins and clean sheets for the first time since September. A victory tonight will see Real Madrid become the first team to defeat Liverpool 3 times in European competition at Anfield.