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In what has become a familiar fixture in modern Champions League history, Liverpool and Real Madrid meet once more—this time at Anfield for Tuesday’s league-phase showdown. The Reds ended their domestic slump with a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, while former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso has transformed Real Madrid into a relentless force since succeeding Carlo Ancelotti.

After fielding a youthful side in the EFL Cup defeat to Crystal Palace, Arne Slot knew he needed a result against Aston Villa to quiet growing speculation about his future. Facing the prospect of becoming the first Liverpool manager to lose five consecutive Premier League matches, Slot finally got the reaction he needed. Mohamed Salah netted his 250th goal for the club before Ryan Gravenberch’s deflected effort sealed the win, as Liverpool produced a much-improved performance to secure just their second victory in eight games across all competitions.

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