Real Madrid confirm latest team news ahead of Liverpool Champions League clash | OneFootball

Los Blancos are almost at full strength ahead of Champions League showdown at Anfield

Real Madrid are set to be without several key defenders, including captain Dani Carvajal, against Liverpool in Tuesday’s Champions League showdown.

Carvajal, who was sent off in Real Madrid’s first fixture of league phase against Marseille, would have been available for the trip to Anfield after serving his two-match ban in wins over Kairat and Juventus.

However, the Spain international underwent knee surgery last week and will therefore play no part against Liverpool.

“Carvajal will now undergo an arthroscopy.”

Joining Carvajal on the sidelines will be Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba after Los Blancos confirmed their pair “continued with their recovery programs” as the rest of the squad took part in a training session on Sunday.

Xabi Alonso delivered an update on both defenders following his side’s 4-0 win over Valencia on Saturday, maintaining a five-point lead at the top of LaLiga in the process.

“In a season, it's impossible for the same players to always play,” the Spaniard said in his post-match press conference. “We have flexible defenders and we'll soon have Alaba back.

“Rudiger is still a little way off, but he'll be fine for the next block. That gives us competitive and tactical quality to be able to choose what we want, clear concepts, concentration and mental preparation to face any match.”