Liverpool handed huge boost as Real Madrid key player will be unavailable for the Champions League clash due to a recent injury…

Liverpool has been bolstered by the announcement that a major player from Real Madrid will be unavailable for the Champions League clash due to a recent injury.

Liverpool has received a significant advantage ahead of their Champions League match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, as Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has been ruled out due to a biceps femoris injury in his left leg, as reported by Deportes Cope journalist Arancha Rodriguez.

Real Madrid is already missing centre-back Eder Militao, who has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injury, further diminishing their squad strength before their visit to Anfield.

The absence of Vinicius is a considerable setback for manager Carlo Ancelotti and his team, providing Liverpool with a favorable opportunity to secure a victory.

Currently, Liverpool leads the Champions League standings, having won all four of their initial matches in the group stage.

A win against the reigning champions would serve as a significant morale boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday.

Vinicius has been in impressive form this season, contributing 12 goals and five assists in 17 appearances, and he has been eager to showcase his talent after missing out on the Ballon d’Or to Rodri.

Despite Vinicius’s absence, Liverpool will still contend with a formidable Madrid lineup featuring stars like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Guler, who recently helped secure a 3-0 victory over Leganes.

However, recent defeats to teams such as Lille, Barcelona, and AC Milan have highlighted vulnerabilities within the Madrid squad, which manager Arne Slot will aim to exploit on Wednesday.

Liverpool is in excellent form, having lost only once and drawn once in their last 18 matches across all competitions in the 2024-25 season, and they will be optimistic about securing another vital three points against their opponents.