Real Madrid

2024 - 8 - 30

Liverpool's Got More Than Just Fish and Chips – Real Madrid is Coming!

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The Champions League drama unfolds as Liverpool takes on Real Madrid in an epic showdown! Will the Merseyside team rise to the occasion, or has Vinicius Junior brought his A-game? Find out more!

Excitement is brewing as Liverpool prepares to host Real Madrid in the eagerly anticipated Champions League draw! As part of UEFA's new 36-team league format, this match-up is being hailed as a clash of titans that no football fan would want to miss. Known for their passionate fans and electric atmosphere, Anfield will undoubtedly roar to life when the reigning champions, Real Madrid, descend upon the iconic stadium. Liverpool fans are gearing up to create an unforgettable experience that could rattle even seasoned foes!

In this newly designed league phase, each team will play eight fixtures, making it a thrilling challenge for all involved. For Real Madrid, the draw has conjured up memories of previous encounters against Liverpool, particularly the finals from their past three Champions League title wins. Not only are they set to face off against a team that sports a rich history, but they'll also lock horns with formidable contenders like Borussia Dortmund along the way. The stakes are high, and the excitement is palpable!

Meanwhile, Los Blancos recently had to rally their spirits after a disappointing 1-1 stalemate with UD Las Palmas. Despite being heavy favorites, they struggled for form, with Vinicius Junior scoring the sole equalizer that prevented a shock defeat. Under the watchful eye of manager Carlo Ancelotti, fans are left pondering how their beloved team will regain their rhythm heading into the Champions League matches. Ancelotti took responsibility for the recent dip in performance, recognizing that achieving the 'balance' necessary for success is paramount in the coming weeks.

As we look ahead to the thrilling fixtures that await, one cannot help but wonder what else lies in store for both clubs. Could Liverpool's fiery youth combine with their experienced veterans to shock Real Madrid? Will the superstar talent of Vinicius Junior prove too hot to handle for the Reds? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: football aficionados across New Zealand and beyond will be glued to their screens as knockout stage glory approaches!

Did you know that Real Madrid holds the record for the most Champions League titles, with an impressive total of 14? Liverpool, on the other hand, has claimed five titles, making this matchup not only a battle but a historical reenactment of epic proportions. Furthermore, if you’re planning on catching the game from the Land of the Long White Cloud, make sure you’re stocked up on snacks because this showdown promises to be as gripping as it gets! Buckle up, football fans – it’s going to be one wild ride!

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Champions League draw: Liverpool to host Real Madrid in new ... (ESPN)

Liverpool have been drawn to face Real Madrid as part of the Champions League's revamped 36-team league format.

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Real Madrid's opponents in the first round of the Champions League ... (Real Madrid)

The reigning European champions will face Borussia Dortmund, Milan, Salzburg and Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabéu and Liverpool, Atalanta, Lille and Brest ...

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Real Madrid held by Las Palmas (FRANCE 24)

Real Madrid had a second-half Vinicius Junior penalty to thank as the Spanish champions avoided a first league loss of the season in a 1-1 draw at Las ...

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Plucky Pio-pio takes point from Real Madrid (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

A determined Las Palmas frustrated flat Real Madrid 1-1 at Estadio Gran Canaria, rising star Alberto Monteiro firing the home side into the lead, ...

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Real Madrid Learns Champions League Opponents (Forbes)

Real Madrid learned who its initial Champions League opponents will be as UEFA completed the 2024/2025 league phase draw in Monaco on Thursday night.

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Real Madrid starting eleven against UD Las Palmas (Real Madrid)

Courtois, Lucas V., Militão, Rüdiger, F. Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Brahim, Modrić, Vini Jr. and Mbappé will all start.

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Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool ... (Porterville Recorder)

MONACO (AP) — Real Madrid will have rematches of the final from its past three Champions League title wins, against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, ...

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Champions League draw live updates: Liverpool to host Real ... (The New York Times)

Each team will play eight fixtures in a new-look 'league phase', with Manchester City and Arsenal both pitted against Paris St-Germain.

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Liverpool draw Real Madrid, Leverkusen in new Champions League ... (ESPN FC)

Liverpool have been drawn to host holders Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen, managed by former Anfield hero Xabi Alonso, in the UEFA Champions League's new ...

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UD Las Palmas - Real Madrid live: La Liga - Football - TNT Sports (BT Sport)

Get the latest Football updates on TNT Sports. Catch UD Las Palmas - Real Madrid live on 29/08/2024. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

Ancelotti Takes Blame For Real Madrid Slump After Las Palmas ... (Forbes)

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti took the responsibility for his team's poor star to the season following a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas.

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La Liga Soccer Livestream: How to Watch Las Palmas vs. Real ... (CNET)

The Gran Canaria Stadium hosts the Galacticos 2.0 in this game week 3 clash.

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Las Palmas 1-1 Real Madrid LIVE: Vinicius equalizes from the ... (MARCA.com)

Foul by Lucas Vázquez (Real Madrid). Benito Ramírez (Las Palmas) wins a free kick on the left wing. Goal! Las Palmas 1, Real Madrid 1. Vinícius Júnior.

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Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid lacking 'balance' after Las Palmas ... (The Athletic)

Carlo Ancelotti says Real Madrid do not “have a good balance” after being held to a 1-1 draw against Las Palmas. Madrid needed a second-half Vinicius Junior ...

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Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool ... (The Pioneer)

UEFA's Giorgio Marchetti watches player Cristiano Ronaldo press a button to proceed with the Champions League, league phase, draw, in Monaco, Thursday, Aug.

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Las Palmas 1-1 Real Madrid (Aug 29, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior fired in a second-half penalty to cancel out Alberto Moleiro's early opener as the Spanish giants salvaged a nervy 1-1 ...

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Real Madrid to play Liverpool, Milan and Dortmund in Champions ... (Dubai Eye 103.8)

Reigning champions Real Madrid will play Borussia Dortmund in the league phase of the Champions League in what will be a repeat of last season's final after ...

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Football: Real Madrid to play Liverpool in revamped Champions ... (Gulf Digital News)

Soccer Football - Champions League - Phase Draw 2024 - Grimaldi Forum, Monaco - August 29, 2024 UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin with Cristiano Ronaldo as ...

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Defending champion Real Madrid faces Dortmund and Liverpool in ... (Soccer America)

The draw for the league stage of the new-look UEFA Champions League took place on Thursday, throwing up a series of heavyweight fixtures including a trip ...

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Real Madrid briefing: Mbappe's slow start, Vinicius Jr's penalty and ... (The Athletic)

La Liga's champions slumped to another 1-1 away draw in another disappointing performance and have five points from the nine available.

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Real Madrid Prepared To Lose 25 Year Old On Free Transfer Next ... (Forbes)

Andriy Lunin is expected to depart Real Madrid at the end of his current contract in June 2025, meaning that Los Blancos will need to find an alternative ...

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Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool ... (The Associated Press)

Real Madrid will have rematches of the final from its past three Champions League title wins, against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, in its eight-game ...

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Player Ratings: Las Palmas 1 - 1 Real Madrid; 2024 La Liga (Managing Madrid)

Full match player ratings: Thibaut Courtois—7: Left with little help on the goal conceded as Moleiro waltzed through the defense with ease.

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No excuse for slow start by Real Madrid, Ancelotti says (台北時報)

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on Thursday said that there was no excuse for his side's slow start to the season after the team fought back to rescue a ...

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Real Madrid midfielder's recovery from injury progressing well (Yahoo Sports)

The dismal mood in Carlo Ancelotti's post-match press conference last night quite clearly summed up Real Madrid's start to the new season.

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Real Madrid held by Las Palmas (The Hindu)

Real Madrid draws 1-1 with Las Palmas, Vinicius Junior scores penalty; Girona defeats Osasuna 4-0.

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Madrid draw in Las Palmas (Real Madrid)

The home side took the lead at the start of the game and Vini Jr. equalised for the Whites, who had some very clear chances to win.

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