Wednesday night action across Europe continues with the titanic Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield already heating up.

Arne Slot’s high-flying Reds have a chance to top the pile come full-time should they bank a huge win over Carlo Ancelotti’s outfit.

And the home side nearly took an early lead after just three minutes of action.

Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez did well to get free before playing a ball across the face of goal which was saved by Thibaut Courtois, but unfortunately bounced off the feet of Spanish youngster Raúl Asencio.

Quick thinking from the academy graduate found him scrambling the ball off the line before it squeaked over, much to the disappointment of raucous home support.

If the early action is anything to go by, a barn burner is sure to result.

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