Source: SKY_Sports
Liverpool v Real preview
Liverpool welcome Real Madrid to Anfield for the first time in their history as they look to defend their one-goal advantage from the first leg.
A late Yossi Benayoun header secured the Reds that all-important away goal at the Bernabeu two weeks ago but manager Rafa Benitez has injury concerns ahead of the clash.
Meanwhile the nine-time winners have not progressed past the first knockout round for the last four seasons and the current crop of Real stars will be determined to make sure it does not become five.
The Spanish champions were ineffective at home in the first leg and must up their game considerably if they are to worry Liverpool on Tuesday.
Guessing gameLiverpool boss Benitez is not giving his Spanish opponents any hint as to what his starting XI for the match will be.
Striker Fernando Torres has participated in two light training sessions this week after being sidelined since the first encounter between the sides 14 days ago.
The former Atletico Madrid star was withdrawn in the second half after injuring his ankle as early as the first minute.
Fellow Spaniard Alvaro Arbeloa is struggling with a hamstring injury as is match-winner from the first leg Benayoun.
All three will be given as long as possible to prove their fitness although the Israeli international is considered to be the most likely of the trio to be ruled out.
Winger Albert Riera is definitely out through suspension after he picked up his second yellow card of the competition at the Bernabeu.
Patience
Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has called for his side to be patient at Anfield and the club have been buoyed by the fact that they have no new injuries for the match.
Joint top soccer Gonzalo Higuain was left on the bench for the Madrid derby on Saturday in preparation for Tuesday.
Fellow striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar will step down after scoring the equaliser against Atletico as he is ineligible for the Champions League.
Defender Michel Salgado and midfielder Royston Drenthe have been left at home.
Striker Ruud van Nistelrooy remains a long-term absentee with a knee injury ruling him out for the season.
