8 Breathtaking Photos As Real Madrid Touch Down in Style Ahead of Liverpool Blockbuster

• Real Madrid have been handed a tough draw in the UEFA Champions League round of 16
• They lock horns with familiar foes Liverpool and have rediscovered their form this year
• This will be the fourth encounter between Liverpool and Real Madrid in three years

Real Madrid have touched down in the United Kingdom ahead of their Champions League knockout tie against Liverpool on Tuesday, February 21.

The Spanish giants, who have turned a corner after enduring a tough start to the calendar year, will be hoping for a favourable score from the first leg at Anfield.

Madrid's tie with the Premier League club is a repeat of last season's final which was won by a solitary Vinicius Junior goal, per Bleacher Report.

According to UEFA, Carlo Ancelotti's charges boast of an impressive record against the Reds, winning four of their last five matches against them, including last season's final.

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On February 20, Los Blancos' travelling party of three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and six attackers touched down in Liverpool.

In photos shared on social media, seen by Sports Brief, Real Madrid's 23-man contingent arrived at the airport in style.

The playing body wore an all-black ensemble styled with designer jackets accompanied by classy sneakers to complete their looks.

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Real Madrid's tough fixture list

After a disastrous start to the year, things are starting looking up for Real Madrid and Carlo Ancelotti, who are on a five-game unbeaten run.

Last season's La Liga and Champions League winners won their last two matches, beating both Osasuna 2-0 and Elche 4-0 with relative ease.

Their next seven games in various leagues will define their season, Sports Brief has reported.

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Benitez opens up on Madrid tenure

Sports Brief also reported on former Real Madrid manager, Rafael Benitez claiming he was not given a fair shot during his short stint at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

He joined Los Blancos in the summer of 2015 but was sacked after just seven months in charge, following poor results on the pitch and many dressing room troubles.

According to Football Espana, Benitez has now disclosed that his Real Madrid team were not allowed to win because of too many off-pitch clashes of personalities.