Real Madrid's journey in the Champions League looks so difficult this season, they face clubs that are quite tough to qualify for the last 16, if they experience a 3rd defeat, their position will be even more threatened because they have to fight again in the play-off round, it will make Real Madrid's schedule even tighter this season. I also don't think Liverpool will back down to Real Madrid in this match and if they can beat Real Madrid, it will reduce the competition in the UCL if Real Madrid does not qualify when they have to compete in the play-off round.
It can be said that Madrid's toughest opponent is Liverpool, especially now that Liverpool has a chance to defeat Madrid at Anfield. This is a difficult phase, there is no choice Madrid must get full points in order to smooth the rest of the matches they will play. Unfortunately, several of Madrid's core players must be absent due to injury, losing several defenders is very detrimental to Madrid which may be exploited by their opponents. There is no choice for Ancelotti to play the available players, especially defenders. However, Madrid has players whose individual quality is above average. In fact, Madrid did not lose the opportunity to defeat Liverpool even in an away game. So I will not speculate too far regarding Madrid, especially with the playoff round that they might play. At least, we will see when Madrid visits Anfield, Liverpool's headquarters.