Watch Again: Liverpool in Champions League Training
Reds prepare for Real Madrid clash
Liverpool were back in training on Monday as they prepare for their Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
The Reds will host the Spanish giants at Anfield on Tuesday night, looking to overturn a 3-1 deficit from the first leg.
Jurgen Klopp's side were well beaten in Madrid last week, but they will be hoping to produce a famous comeback at home.
Liverpool have a good record at Anfield in the Champions League, and they will be confident of causing Real Madrid problems.
However, the Reds will need to be at their best to overcome a two-goal deficit.
Real Madrid are one of the most experienced teams in the Champions League, and they will be confident of seeing out the tie at Anfield.
But Liverpool have shown on numerous occasions that they are capable of producing special performances in Europe.
The Reds will be hoping to do just that on Tuesday night, and they will be backed by a sell-out crowd at Anfield.
Team News
Liverpool have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the game.
Jordan Henderson and Thiago Alcantara are both fit to play, after missing the first leg through injury.
Real Madrid are without Karim Benzema, who is out with a hamstring injury.
Eden Hazard and Rodrygo are also doubts for the game.
Key Battles
The key battle in the game will be between Liverpool's attack and Real Madrid's defence.
Liverpool will need to find a way to break down a well-organised Real Madrid defence.
The Reds will also need to be wary of Real Madrid's counter-attacking threat.
Prediction
This is a tough game to call.
Liverpool will be confident of causing Real Madrid problems at Anfield, but the Spanish giants will be equally confident of seeing out the tie.
I think Liverpool will win the game, but I don't think they will overturn the two-goal deficit.
I am going for a 2-1 win for Liverpool.
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