Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Previous meetings and Champions League head-to-head record - gallery

Looking back at all nine of Liverpool’s previous meetings with Real Madrid

Liverpool are preparing for arguably the biggest game of their season this evening as they host Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Reds haven’t had much luck against Los Blancos in recent meetings, with their last victory coming in 2009.

However, despite being two of Europe’s biggest and most successful clubs, the two sides have only actually met on nine occasions. Liverpool have won three - coming in their first three meetings - while Real Madrid have five victories to their name.

Ahead of tonight’s first leg clash, we take a look at all nine of their meetings since 1981...