The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals continue tonight, as Liverpool take on Real Madrid at Anfield in a giant second leg clash.
The Spanish Champions take a 3-1 lead into the return leg but will face a fighting Liverpool side who came back to win their first home game of 2021 at the weekend.
Predicted Lineups
Both domestic champions sides have struggled with injuries all season long.
Notable exclusions from tonight's fixture are world-class centre backs Virgil Van Dijk and Sergio Ramos.
Liverpool Predicted 11
Liverpool should have midfielder Curtis Jones back for Wednesday's crunch Champions League quarter-final second leg with Real Madrid.
Long-term absentees Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip remain out, meaning the inexperienced centre-back pairing of Ozan Kabak and Nat Phillips is likely to be retained.
Real Madrid Predicted 11
Real Madrid have added Lucas Vazquez to their lengthy injury list ahead of Wednesday's trip to Anfield.
The Spain international, who played right-back in last week's 3-1 victory, was substituted in Real's El Clasico win over Barcelona at the weekend and was subsequently diagnosed with a cruciate ligament sprain in his left knee.
Real are also unsure on the fitness of Federico Valverde after bruising his foot though he is expected to recover, the same cannot be said for Eden Hazard, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane or Dani Carvajal.
Form Guide
The Reds are battling for a top-four finish in the Premier League - keeping themselves in the running with a weekend win over Arsenal - while Los Blancos currently sit at second in LaLiga, with Barcelona hot on their heals.
Liverpool had a very poor start to the calendar year, but have recently picked up form winning three straight games.
Last six games: WWLLWL
Latest outing: Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool, 06/04
Real Madrid kept their unbeaten streak going as they punished sloppy Liverpool in a 3-1 home win.
Zidane will be hoping for another solid defensive display, along with the continued attacking threat from the likes of Vinicius Junior, Benzema and Asensio who performed so well in the first leg.
Last six games: WWWDDW
Latest outing: Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool, 06/04
Liverpool vs Real Madrid 2nd Leg Date & Kick-Off Time
Real Madrid prevailed 3-1 winners in the first leg against Liverpool, helped by a man of the match winning performance from Vinicius Junior.
The return leg of Liverpool vs Real Madrid will be played on Wednesday, 14 April at 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
Whichever side makes it through to the semi-finals will play Chelsea or Porto on Tuesday 27 / Wednesday, 28 April, with the second leg set to take place on Tuesday 4 / Wednesday, 5 May.
How to watch Liverpool vs Real Madrid
If you are in the UK, BT Sport is the only place to watch all the Champions League matches.
You can watch on TV, online and on the BT Sport app for mobiles, tablets, smart TVs and games consoles.
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BT Sport Real Madrid vs Liverpool Schedule
UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg - From 7pm on Tuesday, 6th April (BT Sport 2)
UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 2nd Leg - From 7pm on Wednesday, 14th April (BT Sport 2)
How to watch UCL in the USA
In the USA, you'll be able to watch all the UCL matches including Real Madrid vs Liverpool on CBS All Access, which is the network's online streaming service.
A select few, including the Champions League Final, will be shown on TV via CBS Sports Network.
First Leg Line-Ups
Liverpool fans were left angry after their display against Real Madrid, with standards dropping well below what Reds supporters have seen over the past three seasons.
Goal-scoring machine Mo Salah did manage to score an away goal for the Reds, which could prove vital in the return leg - a 2-0 Liverpool win would send them through to the semi-finals.
Unfortunately for Liverpool, star men Virgil Van Dijk, Jordan Henderson and Joe Gomez will not be back in time to sure up the defence for the second leg.
As for Real Madrid, youngster Vinicius Junior scored two fantastic goals to secure a welcome lead heading into the return fixture.
Zidane will be confident that they can grab an away goal, meaning Liverpool will need to score three in order to have a chance of progressing.
Raphael Varane could also return for the second leg of the quarter-final after he was ruled out of leg one with the Coronavirus.
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