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Liverpool is set to face Real Madrid in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash at Anfield on November 25, 2024 – after this month’s international break.

This encounter not only pits two of Europe’s footballing giants against each other but also offers Liverpool a chance to avenge disappointments against the Spanish side in recent years.

Real Madrid’s current season has been turbulent.

They suffered a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in La Liga in October and a recent 3-1 loss to AC Milan in the Champions League this week has cast a shadow on Los Blancos.

In contrast, Liverpool has been in impressive form, securing 14 wins out of 16 matches under manager Arne Slot.

This strong start has exceeded expectations, especially considering the club’s relatively quiet summer transfer window

Real Madrid has had the upper hand in recent encounters with Liverpool.

They defeated the Reds in the 2018 and 2022 UEFA Champions League finals.

Additionally, Madrid knocked Liverpool out in the 2020/21 quarter-finals and the 2022/23 round of 16.

But ahead of the tie at Anfield, the record European Champions have suffered a fresh causality.

Aurelien Tchouameni ruled out of Liverpool vs Real Madrid tie

Carlo Ancelotti will not be able to call on Aurelien Tchouameni at Anfield later this month.

Spanish journalist Arancha Rodriguez has reported that the Frenchman will be out for around a month, taking to X to reveal:

“Aurélien Tchouameni has sprained his left ankle?

He will be out for approximately 1 month.”

This injury adds to a challenging season for the 24-year-old French international, who has faced criticism for his performances.

Since joining Real Madrid in 2022, Tchouaméni has made 102 appearances, but his recent form has led to speculation about his future at the club.

Reports suggest that Real Madrid is considering parting ways with Tchouaméni, with clubs like Liverpool sniffing around the midfielder having targeted him before the switch to Madrid.

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