A classic European rivalry is set to reignite on Thursday as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in a Champions League clash.
Arne Slot’s side has been flawless in the competition so far, with a commanding 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen marking their fourth consecutive victory. They also carry momentum from a hard-fought 3-2 Premier League win over Southampton.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid appear to have regained their stride domestically, earning back-to-back La Liga wins, including a 3-0 triumph over Leganes on the weekend. However, their Champions League campaign is under threat following a 3-1 loss to AC Milan in their previous outing.
Madrid is currently 18th in the Champions League standings, well out of the automatic qualification bracket for the knockouts.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in Australia:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Stan Sport
In Australia, the Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be available to watch and stream live exclusively on Stan Sport.
Australian viewers can catch all 189 Champions League matches on Stan Sport this season. Additionally, they can also catch all UEFA Europa League games and UEFA Conference League fixtures on the platform.
If Liverpool vs. Real Madrid is not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs offer a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
What time does Liverpool vs. Real Madrid kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Anfield Stadium in LiverpoolEngland and kicks off on Wednesday, November 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across Australia:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Daylight Time | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Daylight Time | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 6:30 a.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Thursday, Nov. 28 | 4:00 a.m. |
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news
The major fitness focus for Liverpool is on defender Trent Alexander-Arnold with Slot hinting this game may come too soon for the England international.
In a twist of irony, Alexander-Arnold could miss out against the team rumoured to be chasing him as part of a 2025 free transfer, with Slot preferring to keep him for Liverpool’s weekend league clash with Manchester City.
Conor Bradley will continue in Alexander-Arnold’s place at right-back, with Kevin Kelleher covering for injured No.1 Alisson Beckerand Alexis Mac Alister is set to start after coming off the bench in the 3-2 win over Southampton.
Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa remain sidelined with Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas rated as doubtful.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones — Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Injuries: Alisson, Jota, Chiesa, Alexander-Arnold (doubtful), Tsimikas (doubtful).
Liverpool’s injury issues pale in comparison to the list of absentees for Real Madrid with Brazilian talisman Vinicius Junior ruled out.
Ancelotti confirmed the shock update ahead of the flight to Liverpool with the 24-year-old suffering a hamstring injury against Leganes.
Fellow Brazilian Rodrygo Goes has not recovered from a muscle injury in time with Aurelien Tchouameni still sidelined with a sprained ankle.
Veteran Lucas Vazquez has passed a late fitness test, and should return at right-back, with Fede Valverde pushing into midfield.
Brahim Diaz is tipped to replace Vinicius Jr, in a reshaped Real Madrid attack, which could include a start for captain Luka Modric to add stability to the engine room, and a Champions League debut for Raul Asencio at center-back.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Vazquez, Asensio, Rudiger, Mendy — Modric, Camavinga — Valverde, Bellingham, Diaz — Mbappe.
Injuries: Alabama, Carvajal, Militao, Vinicius Jr., Tchouameni, Rodrigo, Ramon.
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have dominated this fixture in recent times, having won seven of the last eight matches with Liverpool, with the remaining game ending in a stalemate.
However, Liverpool have been nearly perfect under Arne Slot so far this campaign. With Real Madrid missing multiple key players due to injury, the Reds should expose their weak backline and get their first victory over Los Blancos since 2009.
- Prediction: Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times AEDT
Wednesday, November 27
- Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid – 4:45 a.m.
- Slovan Bratislava vs. AC Milan – 4:45 am
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Salzburg – 7:00 a.m.
- Young Boys vs. Atalanta – 7:00 a.m.
- Barcelona vs. Brest – 7:00 am
- Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain – 7:00 a.m.
- Inter Milan vs. RB Leipzig – 7:00 a.m.
- Manchester City vs. Feyenoord – 7:00 am
- Sporting CP vs. Arsenal – 7:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 28
- Crvena Zvezda vs. Stuttgart – 4:45 am
- Sturm Graz vs. Girona – 4:45 a.m.
- Monaco vs. Benfica – 7:00 a.m.
- Aston Villa vs. Juventus – 7:00 a.m.
- Bologna vs. Lille – 7:00 a.m.
- Celtic vs. Club Brugge – 7:00 a.m.
- Dinamo Zagreb vs. Borussia Dortmund – 7:00 am
- Liverpool vs. Real Madrid – 7:00 a.m.
- PSV vs. Shakhtar Donetsk – 7:00 a.m.
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