The invincible Liverpool takes on La Liga giants Real Madrid in a Champions League clash on Wednesday. 

The Reds, the only team in this season’s competition with a perfect record in the UCL, will aim to end their eight-game winless streak against the Spanish giants. 

By their lofty standards, Real Madrid have had a rocky start to their European campaign. Sitting 18th in the standings, the defending champions suffered a shock loss to Lille and were thrashed by AC Milan in a 3-1 defeat at home. However, one can never count the Los Blancos out; not in a European competition. 

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 the UK:

TV channel: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App

This game is available on TNT Sports 1 for live TV broadcast in UK. Streaming options are available on Discovery+ and Discovery+ App.

What time does Liverpool vs. Real Madrid kick off in UK?

This Champions League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, England, and kicks off on Wednesday, November 27 at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates to UK:

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid predicted lineups, team news

Real Madrid has suffered a huge injury blow as Vinicius Jr. has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

Rodrygo, Aurelien Tchouameni, and long-term absentees David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Eder Militao will remain on the sidelines. 

Brahim Diaz is likely to start in Vinicius’ absence, with Raul Asencio set for a Champions League debut in the backline.

Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Courtois (GK) — Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy — Camavinga, Modric — Guler, Bellingham, Diaz — Mbappe

Injured: Carvajal, Militao, Rodrygo, Alaba, Tchouameni, Vinicus Jr.
Suspended: None

Harvey Elliott’s return will provide a huge boost to Arne Slot. Trent Alexander-Arnold has recovered from a hamstring injury but he is likely to start on the bench.

Alisson Becker (hamstring) remains unavailable. 

Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota are also unavailable, while Alexis Mac Allister and Luis Diaz are expected to start after being rested at the weekend.

Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Kelleher (GK)— Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas— Gravenberch, Mac Allister — Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz — Nunez.

Injured: Trent (doubtful), Becker, Chiesa, Jota
Suspended: None

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Prediction 

Liverpool’s flawless record and fortress-like form at Anfield give them a psychological edge, but Real Madrid’s history against Liverpool in recent past cannot be overlooked. However, Madrid’s injury crisis gives the home side a slight advantage. 

• Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Real Madrid

Champions League fixture schedule this week

All times BST

Tuesday, November 26

• Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid (5:45 p.m.)
• Slovan Bratislava vs. AC Milan (5:45 p.m.)
• Inter Milan vs. RB Leipzig (8:00 p.m.)
• Barcelona vs. Brest (8:00 p.m.)
• Manchester City vs. Feyenoord Rotterdam (8:00 p.m.)
• Bayer Leverkusen vs. RB Salzburg (8:00 p.m.)
• Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain (8:00 p.m.)
• Sporting CP vs. Arsenal (8:00 p.m.)
• Young Boys vs. Atalanta (8:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, November 27

• Red Star Belgrade vs. VfB Stuttgart (5:45 p.m.)
• SK Sturm Graz vs. Girona (5:45 p.m.)
• Celtic vs. Club Brugge (8:00 p.m.)
• AS Monaco vs. Benfica (8:00 p.m.)
• PSV Eindhoven vs. Shakhtar Donetsk (8:00 p.m.)
• Bologna vs. Lille (8:00 p.m.)
• Dinamo Zagreb vs. Borussia Dortmund (8:00 p.m.)
• Aston Villa vs. Juventus (8:00 p.m.)
• Liverpool vs. Real Madrid (8:00 p.m.)