Arne Slot ready for Real Madrid challenge in Champions League showdown

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is ready to take on the coming challenge from Real Madrid.

The Reds extended their lead at the top of the Premier League after the November international break with a 3-2 win over Southampton.

Slot's charges survived a few scares against the basement side of the top flight as talisman Mohamed Salah scored twice late in the match.

The latest clash between the two teams reignites the growing rivalry, with Los Blancos enjoying a dominant record.

The Champions League holders have won seven of their last eight meetings against Liverpool, including victories in the 2018 and 2021 finals.

That could be a psychological barrier for certain players, but Slot is a new face in the rivalry and he is confident ahead of their meeting at Anfield on November 27.

“They are (just like Man City) two teams that have dominated football in recent years. So two big games, and that's why we had to win today, and I'm happy,” said BBC Sport.