Los Blancos are nowhere near as good with the France captain in their side, and might just be regretting bringing him in from Paris Saint-Germain

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe used a different name earlier in his career before changing it. On Wednesday night, Mbappe and his Madrid teammates will be travelling to Anfield as they continue their UEFA Champions League campaign against Liverpool.

"Some of the starters like Aurelien Tchouameni, Ferland Mendy and of course, Kylian Mbappe, have underperformed massively. Mbappe has had some trouble playing like he used to for France and PSG in the last few years – he is missing chances and does not seem as dangerous on the ball as he is used to be.

With Kylian Mbappe not yet at his best and the in-form Vinicius Jr out injured, is this Liverpool's best chance to beat Real Madrid since 2009?

Liverpool lead the Champions League group table with holders Real Madrid down in 18th after surprise defeats by Lille and AC Milan in their first four matches.

Real Madrid is set to meet Liverpool in the Champions League for the ninth time this decade, but the team will be without its top scorer.

With Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday, superstar summer signing Kylian Mbappe will become their key attacking weapon.

The signing of Kylian Mbappe has echoes of the recruitment of David Beckham two decades ago – and could similarly imperil their dominance

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