Liverpool team vs Real Madrid confirmed as Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez decisions made

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Liverpool has named its starting XI for the heavyweight Champions League clash against Real Madrid with Florian Wirtz coming into the starting XI for Arne Slot's side. "That it is the second time in a year that we have been able to do this in front of our own fans does not detract to the sense of occasion in any way.

If anything, it adds to it because we know already how special a tie like this can be. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot speaks during the Champions League press conference ahead of facing Real Madrid (Image: Getty Images) "This time last year we were able to take the points on a night which was memorable for a number of reasons.

It is because I know all of us will need to be at a similar standard tonight. "After a difficult run, Saturday was a step in the right direction and now we want to continue moving forward so it makes sense that we view tonight's game as another chance to keep on doing that." Liverpool starting XI: Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike.