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2024 - 8 - 29

Real Madrid to Face Liverpool in Champions League Showdown—Can They Survive?

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Hold onto your jerseys, folks! Real Madrid is back for a Champions League rematch with Liverpool, and there are dramatic twists and turns to come!

In a match-up that football fans have been eagerly anticipating, Real Madrid has drawn Liverpool for an electrifying fixture in the revamped UEFA Champions League. Set against the backdrop of a new 36-team league format, the 2024/2025 season promises thrilling encounters as Real Madrid faces some familiar foes—namely, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. After their historic clashes in past finals, the upcoming games are bound to reignite the fierce rivalry between these iconic clubs. The Santiago Bernabéu will be electrified as the defenders of the title kick off against these formidable opponents.

In addition to Liverpool, Real Madrid also faces a variety of challenges, including traditional powerhouses like AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, as well as teams eager to make a mark like Salzburg and Stuttgart. The draw took place in Monaco, making it feel particularly glamorous, as it kicked off a competition filled with excitement and anticipation. The stage is set, and fans across the globe are keen to see if Los Blancos can remain dominant against this tough lineup—a feat they will need teamwork and strategy to pull off.

However, it's not all champagne and roses for the reigning champions. Notably, their recent 1-1 draw against Las Palmas leaves fans scratching their heads. Coach Carlo Ancelotti has publicly taken the blame for the team's recent slump, stressing the urgency for improvement. With Vinicius Junior saving the day by converting a penalty, it seems some players are stepping up, but can they maintain their focus amid the pressures of both league play and their European ambitions? The squad, featuring stars like Courtois, Modric, Benzema, and the newly acquired Mbappe, is packed with talent, but cohesion and rhythm are what will ultimately lead to success.

As the Champions League adventures unfold, there's much at stake. Real Madrid has a history of unexpected outcomes; fans remember the stunning comeback against Liverpool in the 2018 final. And now, with the draw revisiting old foes, expect electric matches that could make or break their European campaigns. Fun Fact: Real Madrid has won a record 14 Champions League titles, but Liverpool isn’t far behind with 6—who will add to their trophies this season? Mark your calendars because the drama is just beginning!

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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 gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool ... (Sportsnet.ca)

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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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'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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CONFIRMED lineups: Las Palmas vs Real Madrid, 2024 La Liga (Managing Madrid)

Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Tchouameni, Valverde, Modric, Brahim, Vinicius, Mbappe. Las Palmas starting XI (TBC): ...

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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 draw Liverpool, Dortmund, Milan in first round of the ... (Managing Madrid)

The fact that two of Real Madrid's three toughest matches will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu will be very helpful. Then, it will be up to the entire roster ...

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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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UEFA Champions League 2024-25 draw: Real Madrid drawn with ... (Sportstar)

Defending champion Real Madrid got to know its opponents in the league as the draw for the revamped UEFA Champions League took place at the Grimaldi Forum ...

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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.

Mbappé scoreless again as Madrid is held to draw at Las Palmas (TSN)

Kylian Mbappé remained scoreless and defending champion Real Madrid settled for a 1-1 draw at Las Palmas in the Spanish league on Thursday.

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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 ...

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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Ancelotti: Unbalanced Real Madrid need to improve 'fast' - ESPN (ESPN)

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team "must find an improvement fast" after their 1-1 draw at Las Palmas left them four points behind LaLiga ...

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Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool ... (Toronto Star)

MONACO (AP) — The Champions League will have a series of rematches of recent finals in the bigger slate of games paired Thursday in the new format of ...

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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 vs Real Madrid 2024 live stream: Time, TV channels ... (Managing Madrid)

Time: 21:30CET, 03:30am EST. Venue: Estadio Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain. Available TV: Movistar La Liga, ABC. Available Streaming: ESPN+. Managing Madrid ...

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Mené 1-0 dès la cinquième minute de jeu, le Real Madrid a arraché ... (RJB)

Le champion d'Espagne et d'Europe en titre, bousculé par des Canaris sans complexe et inspirés, a égalisé en seconde période sur un pénalty de Vinicius Junior ( ...

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Le Real ramène un point de Las Palmas (Real Madrid CF)

Les locaux ont ouvert le score en début de match, avant que Vini Jr. n'égalise pour notre équipe, qui a eu des occasions pour s'imposer.

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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 Moleiro firing the home side into the lead, ...

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

Nobody expected Real Madrid to start La Liga like this. Thursday night's 1-1 draw at Las Palmas means Carlo Ancelotti's side have five points from their ...

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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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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 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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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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