New Reds Boss Relishes Blockbuster Clash with Real Madrid in a “Fixtures the Whole World Will Be Looking At”
Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, has instantly been handed a baptism of fire in the UEFA Champions League, with the draw pitting the Reds against some of Europe’s most iconic clubs—and one very familiar foe. The marquee fixture, a mouth-watering home clash with Real Madrid, is one Slot believes will capture the imagination of the global football world.
Reflecting on the draw, Slot’s eyes immediately lit up at the prospect of welcoming the Spanish giants back to Anfield. “To be able to welcome Real Madrid to Anfield again is something special,” he said. “Last season’s game was of course a memorable one – and I expect the same this time around. That is, I am sure, a fixture that the whole world will be looking at.”
The rivalry between these two clubs has become the stuff of modern Champions League legend, featuring two finals both won by Real Madrid in 2018 and 2022. Liverpool will be eager to rewrite that recent history.
But the challenge extends far beyond one glamour tie. The Reds face a grueling league phase schedule, with tough away trips to Inter Milan, Atlético Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt, Marseille, and Galatasaray, and home fixtures against PSV Eindhoven and Qarabag.
Slot acknowledged the difficulty of the task, stating, “It is a very challenging draw… in the Champions League, especially with the new format, there is no such thing as an easy draw.” Yet, he radiated excitement, emphasizing the allure of the competition. “This is a very exciting draw, full of big games both home and away.”
He also shared a personal point of pride, noting the chance to face Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. The draw also serves as a stern early test for Slot’s reign, which has begun perfectly with two wins from two in the Premier League as Liverpool defends its title.
After a dominant league phase last season was followed by a heartbreaking penalty shootout exit in the last 16, the message from Anfield is clear: the excitement is back, and the team is ready for the challenges ahead.
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