UEFA Champions League plays continue on Wednesday with a number of interesting match-ups in store, including much-awaited clash between English Premier League giant Liverpool and reigning tournament champ Real Madrid at Anfield Stadium.
Real Madrid vs. Liverpool (Scores & Stats / Live Stream): Real Madrid has been smoking hot as of late, winning their last seven games in all leagues.
During the team's torrid run, ace striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been incredible as he scored 15 goals in eight league matches, piling up his goal tally to 271 in 258 club appearances. He's also on verge of breaking the Champions League record of Real Madrid legend Raul, who tallied 71 goals during his heyday.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelloti is more than happy to see his main goal scorer operating at such a high level despite dealing with transfer rumors for almost the entire summer.
''Ronaldo is in a fantastic moment and is doing really well, it is impossible to do better,'' said the Italian. He is really focused and wants to try to do the best so this moment will continue,'' said Ancelloti in an interview via ESPN FC.
On Wednesday, Real Madrid is facing a foe that triggered Florentino Perez's return to the club's front office and the arrival of second generation of Galacticos with the signing of Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Kaka.
Five years ago, Madrid tasted a 5-0 aggregate loss at the hands of Liverpool in Anfield. Five years later, football experts are predicting a different outcome with Real Madrid winning against the Merseyside in such a dominating fashion.
Still, as the old adage goes, the game is not over until the fat lady sings, and Real Madrid players are expected to face a lot jeering at the hands of true-blooded Liverpool fans.
'It is not a case of warning them but I have told them about the tremendous atmosphere which will await them,'' Real Madrid and former Liverpool defender Albaro Arbeloa told ESPN FC. We know they will put us under pressure with this crowd, they will make us suffer. It is tough to put into words, it is something you have to experience for yourself.
Schedule, Live Stream Information & Full Scores of UEFA Champions League Matches: All fixtures will start at 2:45 p.m (United States Eastern Time). Scores, stats, and gameplay commentaries are available on ESPN FC, while UEFA Champions League highlights can be watched after the matches at 4:45 p.m (EST).
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