Liverpool v Real Madrid, 19:45
Before the season started there was a lot of talk about Liverpool being ‘back where they belonged’ and playing at the top of the European game again, but tonight may well be a lesson in being careful what you wish for. The knife in the back is probably a bit too fresh for Luis Suarez and Barcelona to come to Anfield and not cause a ruckus, but without that venom there is every chance this game could be more of a spirit-breaker for the home team if they can’t produce their best stuff, although Real are missing a couple of good attackers. To be honest though, with the way Liverpool have been playing in mind that won’t make too much difference, as Ronaldo has more goals than the entire LFC squad to this point in the season
The defensive woes for Brendan Rodgers won’t be helped by the injuries to Mama Sakho and Jon Flanagan, who join Daniel Sturridge on the treatment table. Real face the prospect of missing both Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane while Fabio Coentrao, Karim Benzema, Sergio Ramos and Jese Rodriguez are definitely out.