Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday 20 October 2026 in the third round of the Champions League. The match kicks off at 20:00 Morocco and Algeria time, and 22:00 Saudi Arabia and Egypt time, and will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS 2 in the Middle East and North Africa, and on Arena Sport 3 in Germany and Croatia.
Liverpool predicted line-up
Liverpool are expected to start with a 4-2-3-1 formation, based on their last official starting line-up in the match against Brentford on 17 October 2026.
- Goalkeeper: Alisson
- Defence: Ronald Araújo, Jérémy Jacquet, V. van Dijk, M. Kerkez
- Midfield: D. Szoboszlai, A. Mac Allister, Victor Muñoz, Florian Wirtz
- Attack: Bradley Barcola, A. Isak
This line-up is predicted and may change due to injuries or rotation; we have no information about any absences or injuries.
Villarreal predicted line-up
Villarreal are expected to play with a 4-4-2 formation, based on their last official starting line-up in the match against Elche on 17 October 2026.
- Goalkeeper: B. Gollini
- Defence: A. Freeman, Juan Foyth (captain), Logan Costa, Sergi Cardona
- Midfield: Ilias Akhomach, Santi Comesaña, S. Mascia, T. Oluwaseyi
- Attack: Ayoze Pérez, Alberto Moleiro
This line-up is predicted and may change due to injuries or rotation; we have no information about any absences or injuries.
InfoSports stats
- Liverpool have 6 points from two matches (5th place), while Villarreal have 3 points (14th place).
- Liverpool have scored 8 goals in two matches, while Villarreal have scored 5 goals.
- Liverpool have won their last two matches (2-1 against Brentford and 6-3 against LASK), while Villarreal drew 0-0 with Elche after beating Napoli 3-1.
