Darwin Nunez could be part of Liverpool lineup when they face Real Madrid tonight in Champions League
Liverpool return to the Champions League tonight against Real Madrid. The Reds host the La Liga giants in the first leg of the last 16 at Anfield tonight. They will be looking to gain edge over the visitors going into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 15.
The Reds go into tonight's game after beating Newcastle United in the Premier League at the weekend. Real Madrid also celebrated on Saturday, beating Osasuna 2-0 in the Spanish top flight.
Jurgen Klopp will be without some of his key players tonight. Luis Diaz, Thiago Alcantara, Calvin Ramsey and Ibrahima Konate are all still on the sidelines.
Arthur Melo will not feature tonight, although the midfielder returns to training. The Brazilian was not included in Liverpool's 25-man squad, which was confirmed earlier this month.
Darwin Nunez has a sore shoulder in the win over Newcastle and will be available tonight however Klopp still has to make a last decision if he will be rested.
Liverpool players unavailable to face Madrid tonight
• Ibrahima Konate [hamstring injury]
• Thiago Alcantara [hip injury]
• Luis Diaz [Knee injury]
• Calvin Ramsay [knee injury]
• Arthur Melo [Not included in squad]