Real Madrid trained at Anfield 24 hours ahead of their highly anticipated match against Liverpool, aiming to deliver a strong performance despite the challenging task that lies ahead.
In the absence of Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappé will be the focal point, as the French star joined Real Madrid specifically for high-stakes matches like this one. He is eager for this to be his first major night with the club.
According to “El Nacional”, prior to the match, Mbappé revealed to his coach, Carlo Ancelotti, that he was particularly looking forward to facing a specific Liverpool player. “I want to play against Alexander Arnold,” Mbappé stated. He is aware of Arnold’s attacking strength but also notes that the English full-back often leaves defensive gaps, making the prospect of facing him an exciting challenge.
For Liverpool, Arnold will not start the match due to physical discomfort he has been experiencing in recent hours, a decision confirmed by his coach, Arne Slot. However, his involvement in the game remains a possibility, as he could come on in the second half depending on how the match unfolds.