WATCH: Kylian Mbappe misses great penalty to equalize against Liverpool

Currently, Liverpool are facing Real Madrid at Anfield in the Champions League. Get ready for an exciting evening. This season, European heavyweights with disparate fates meet in this legendary matchup. Liverpool, who have won their past five games and have a spotless record in the tournament, is now in third place in the rankings. In contrast, Real Madrid is in a difficult position as they are ranked 21st and are dealing with ailments, including the significant absences of Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao.

The Reds can take a significant stride toward securing a spot in the top eight with a victory over the holders since they are the only club in the tournament with a perfect record. Madrid, the European champions, may be at risk since Carlo Ancelotti's team has lost two of their first four league games and has been struggling since acquiring Kylian Mbappe.

The first half ended without any goals, however Alexis Mac Allister gave Liverpool the lead just seven minutes into the second half. The Argentine midfielder traded passes with Conor Bradley on the outside of the box before shooting over Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in a brilliantly executed goal for The Reds. They just had a fantastic opportunity to tie the score, but it came and went.

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Real Madrid will aim to avoid their third Champions League loss

Alexis Mac Allister gave Liverpool the lead in the 52nd minute, but Andy Robertson's foul on replacement Lucas Vazquez inside the box gave Real Madrid a penalty. Nevertheless, Kylian Mbappe's 12-yard attempt was thwarted by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Mbappe's penalty isn't very good. Kelleher can predict the correct method to palm the ball to safety since it's at a nice height. The 25-year-old Frenchman will undoubtedly be under more pressure today, particularly if Real Madrid is unable to come back into this game.

In their most recent away game against Liverpool, they overcame a two-goal disadvantage; nevertheless, if Real Madrid want to avoid suffering their third Champions League loss of the year, they will have to overcome the gap once more.