Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard wants "maximum" performance against Real Madrid

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has warned his teammates that they will have to 'perform at their maximum' if they want to get a positive result against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Defending champions Madrid make the trip to Anfield on Wednesday night looking to maintain their 100% start in Group B.

With the Spanish giants installed as favourites to win tomorrow's match, Gerrard admits that Liverpool will need to improve on their recent performances if they are to have any chance of causing an upset.

"We have to perform to our maximum to get any kind of result," he is quoted as saying by BBC Sport. "We have huge respect for them, but it's about how we perform. We know we have to do better."

Liverpool are currently in third place in Group B with three points from their opening two games of the competition.