Brendan Rodgers felt Real Madrid's superior experience in matches at the highest level told, despite the best efforts of his players, in their 3-0 Champions League victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool endured the second defeat of their Champions League campaign on Wednesday night as holders Real Madrid came to Anfield and clinically claimed a 3-0 victory from the Group B encounter.

Real Madrid defeated Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring before Karim Benzema netted twice for the visitors. Here's the game in photos.

Follow everything that happens as Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Champions League with our live match centre - featuring text updates, audio commentary, statistics and much more.

Brendan Rodgers has opted to make three changes to his Liverpool side for tonight's momentous Champions League clash against the reigning European champions Real Madrid at Anfield.

Harry Wilson grabbed a dramatic late winner as Liverpool U19s beat Real Madrid 3-2 in the UEFA Youth League at Langtree Park on Wednesday. Here's how the match unfolded in photographs.

Harry Wilson side-footed home a late winner to earn Liverpool U19s a superb 3-2 victory over Real Madrid after a thrilling UEFA Youth League tie at Langtree Park on Wednesday afternoon.

The enormity of the Anfield occasion which awaits Brendan Rodgers and his Liverpool side this evening was hammered home to the boss in a chance conversation with a couple of Kopites earlier this month.

Real Madrid's last visit to Anfield proved famously uncomfortable for the Spanish giants as a Steven Gerrard-inspired Liverpool racked up a 4-0 thrashing – and, on their return, the captain is hoping to utilise the same tools as in 2009.

Ahead of Liverpool's Champions League tie with Real Madrid why not take an Anfield tour on Wednesday featuring a series of special Q&A sessions with Kop legend Alan Kennedy.

Brendan Rodgers is confident Liverpool's underpinning character and spirit can see them rise to the task of overcoming Real Madrid and kick-starting their 2014-15 season.

Steven Gerrard has expressed his confidence that Liverpool can soon find the levels of performance they so regularly showed last season as the Reds prepare to welcome Real Madrid to Anfield for an occasion that will 'live with you forever'.

Liverpool's players trained in windy conditions at Anfield ahead of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid tomorrow night - and our photographers were on hand to get these superb pictures.

As Liverpool prepare for their latest huge European evening at Anfield, make sure you pick up a bumper 100-page matchday programme as the perfect souvenir for the Real Madrid clash.

Javier Manquillo has highlighted two key factors he believes can help Liverpool defeat Real Madrid on Wednesday night – self-belief and capitalising on the raucous support of the Anfield crowd.

He arrives at Anfield with a bittersweet past against his opponents on Wednesday evening, but that will all be temporarily forgotten about by Carlo Ancelotti when he has the opportunity to experience an atmosphere that he will always remember.

Liverpool's Alberto Moreno has locked horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid twice before - and the full-back has seen two sides to the team that lifted the Champions League trophy in May this year.

Liverpool's U19s will go out against Real Madrid in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday with a clear message from Alex Inglethorpe ringing in their ears - show the opposition respect but harbour no fears.

Martin Skrtel feels Real Madrid are currently the world's best side and that they possess within their ranks the game's deadliest striker - but it hasn't diminished his belief that Liverpool can match the Spaniards.

Steven Gerrard will hope to strengthen an individual record by notching his 30th Champions League goal when Liverpool host Real Madrid this evening - pore over our pre-match statistics pack now.

The Liverpool FC Foundation is supporting Public Health England's 'Be Clear on Cancer' campaign.

Liverpool take on Champions League holders Real Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night - for the best coverage, follow the match on the official website, social media, mobile and LFCTV GO.

Liverpool legend John Barnes has called upon Kopites to ratchet the noise levels up to unprecedented heights on Wednesday night and help the Reds over the line against Real Madrid at Anfield.

Liverpool are dedicating Saturday's Barclays Premier League meeting with Hull City to celebrating the work of Kick It Out, football's equality and inclusion organisation, as part of its 'Season of Action'.

Liverpool host Real Madrid in what promises to be a truly memorable Anfield occasion on Wednesday night - and in anticipation, we countdown the Reds' 10 greatest wins over Spanish opposition.

Liverpool Football Club would like to advise that the Champions League game against Real Madrid to be played at Anfield on Wednesday October 22, has completely sold out.

Raheem Sterling was at his creative best during Liverpool's 3-2 win at Queens Park Rangers on Sunday and, after playing a crucial part in all three Reds goals, the forward features in our latest LFCCTV video for subscribers.

Its conclusion perhaps defied analysis, but Opta chalkboards and match data from Liverpool's dramatic 3-2 victory over Queens Park Rangers on Sunday are now available to pore over.

Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard met the press at Anfield on Tuesday to preview Wednesday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid - and LFCTV GO subscribers can now watch both clips on demand.

Four of Liverpool's group of players out on loan were in action across the weekend, with news to report of a goal for one and an assist by another – read our round-up for more details.

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones recently made a special visit to a Respect 4 All football session in the city to meet a group of visually impaired youngsters with a passion for the game.

Liverpool FC's third Google+ Hangout took place on Monday, with half-a-dozen Academy talents joining Reds legend Robbie Fowler to chat with fans from around the world – and the entire Q&A is now available to watch on demand.

The latest instalment of 'The Road to Istanbul', our exclusive series reminiscing on Liverpool's triumphant Champions League campaign of 2004-05, is now available to watch for free on demand.