Injury problems for Real Madrid ahead of key Anfield trip

MADRID, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti faces an injury crisis as his side prepares for arguably the most important match of the season so far when it visits Liverpool's Anfield Stadium on Wednesday in the UEFA Champions League.

Two defeats from its opening four matches have left the reigning champions in a delicate situation in the new-look format. Madrid sits in 18th place in the 36-team