Real Madrid receives Liverpool to play the second leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League. Ancelotti’s men start with a clear advantage after thrashing the networks at Anfield in the first leg (2-5).
The two teams come into the confrontation with opposite dynamics. Real Madrid, the current champion of the Champions League, is second in the League and although it is nine points behind the leader, Barcelona, it is not willing to give up in the fight for the local championship. Liverpool’s run is quite different. Klopp’s men are sixth in the Premier, in the bid to get into European positions for next season. And although the set grid They thrashed Manchester United (7-0) ten days ago and also lost to Bournemouth (a team in relegation places in the English League) last day (1-0).
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Liverpool need to go back to being the team that reached the Champions League final after a heavy season if they want to overcome the tie, while Real Madrid sees the path to the quarterfinals as clear.
Where and when to see Real Madrid Liverpool
The game is played on Wednesday 15, at 9:00 p.m. You can see the match in Movistar Champions League.
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