Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says Karim Benzema is set to start at Liverpool.

The two teams will meet in the first-leg of the Champions League round 16 tonight at Anfield.

Ancelotti, on Benzema, said: "He looks in good shape and he'll start the match. He and all the rest of us are keen to get this next stage of the Champions League underway. The memory of last year is still fresh in our minds."

On Vini Jr, he also said: “He loves playing football wherever he is, even more so in big games like the one tomorrow. It's a pleasure to watch Vinicius play, not just for football, every fan loves seeing such quality and talent. It's a joy like it is to watch Pedri, Gavi, Mbappé, Haaland... It's good for the game to have that quality.

"I hope they are doing something about those responsible for the racist abuse he's received. Vinicius is handling it all really well. He loves playing football and it's not affecting his performances on the pitch."