Champions League: Liverpool vs Real Madrid Dream11 Prediction: LIV vs RMA Predicted Lineup, Team News

The Champions League knockout football returns to Anfield as Liverpool host Real Madrid on Tuesday in a crucial Round of 16 tie.

It will be a monumental clash between the two European giants as Liverpool will be desperate for a win at home, while Real Madrid aim to get something out of their visit to Anfield.

Champions League: Liverpool vs Real Madrid Team News -

Liverpool Team News vs Real Madrid:

Liverpool have still a number of players sidelined ahead of the Real Madrid clash. Arthur (Thigh), Ibrahima Konate (Hamstring), Thiago Alcantara (Muscle) all will be missing the match at Anfield, but the positive things is that Luis Diaz is back in training. The Reds have missed a number of players throughout this season and the return of Diaz, even in the 2nd leg will be a big boost for them.

With Diogo Jota, Virgil van Dijk coming back to full fitness, the Reds have started looking like a well-oiled machine in the last two games. The morale in the team will be somehow higher with consecutive league wins, first in the Merseyside derby against Everton, and then a huge away win against high-flying Newcastle United. Jurgen Klopp may include Jota in his starting lineup in place of Darwin Nunez, while James Milner or Harvey Elliott may replace young Stefan Bajcetic.

Real Madrid Team News vs Liverpool:

For Real Madrid, left-back Ferland Mendy and Aurelien Tchouameni are the only ones confirmed to miss the Liverpool game. Midfield maestro Toni Kroos has a gastrointestinal discomfort but is tipped to play a part at Anfield, although manager Carlo Ancelotti suggested they won't rush the German if he is not fully fit.

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Dani Ceballos may get the nod if Kroos is not fit to start against Liverpool, while Eduardo Camavinga is set to keep his place in the absence of Tchouameni. Karim Benzema, who missed the trip to Osasuna with physical discomfort, is expected to recover before the tie. The Spanish giants will miss Mariano Diaz, the backup striker while Thibaut Courtois is set to make a return to England after shrugging off his hamstring issue.

Federico Valverde, who has already netted 12 goals for Real this campaign, will play a big part for the Spanish giants, while Vinicius Jr. will have a big task against Trent Alexander-Arnold as well.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineup:

Liverpool Starting XI vs Real Madrid: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Milner; Salah, Gakpo, Jota

Real Madrid Starting XI vs Liverpool: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Ceballos, Camavinga, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Jr.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Dream11 Team and Prediction:

Liverpool and Real Madrid both have been a bit underwhelming this season. Although Liverpool are at home, Real Madrid's recent superior form can play the telling part as the Spanish giants are tipped to get a victory over the Premier League side.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Dream11 Team:

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois (RMA)

Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (LIV), David Alaba (RMA), Trent Alexandrer-Arnold (LIV)

Midfielders: Luka Modric (RMA), Diogo Jota (LIV), Federico Valverde (RMA), Cody Gakpo (LIV)

Forwards: Karim Benzema (RMA), Mohamed Salah (LIV), Vinicius Jr. (RMA)

Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain: Karim Benzema, who has been in terrific form this season, can be chosen as the Captain for the team. On the other hand, Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah can be the vice-captain for the Dream11 team.