Champions League last-16 draw: tie-by-tie analysis

Liverpool can cause problems for Madrid’s midfield, Leipzig’s forwards could test Manchester City and Spurs should have too much for Milan

RIVALRY RENEWED: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Real Madrid's David Alaba battle for the ball during the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final at the Stade de France, Paris. Pic: PA

Liverpool v Real Madrid 

Last month, Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Pérez, advocating for a Super League, lamented that his club have faced Liverpool in just nine competitive games. His wish for more has been granted sooner than he expected and perhaps would have liked. Real beat Liverpool reasonably comfortably in last season’s final and had few issues topping a relatively straightforward group, while Liverpool have suffered a miserable start to the season.