Liverpool have reportedly launched a complaint to UEFA and Real Madrid over their measly 1,800 ticket allocation for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
In a repeat of the 2021-22 final, the Reds will take on reigning champions Los Blancos in the knockout rounds after finishing second in Group A behind Napoli.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid - who placed first in Group F - will travel to Anfield for the first leg on February 21 before welcoming Jurgen Klopp's men to the Santiago Bernabeu on March 15.
Liverpool announced on Tuesday that they had only been granted 1,800 tickets for the second leg in the Spanish capital, which the club said was "significantly less than expected".
According to The Athletic, Liverpool have now complained to both UEFA and Real Madrid over the minimal allocation, which would fall outside of UEFA's regulations for away teams.
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Real Madrid are working with a reduced capacity at their home stadium due to ongoing redevelopment works, which has formed the basis of their decision to admit fewer Liverpool fans.
However, the Bernabeu should still hold 60,000 fans while the works continue, and Liverpool would be entitled to a minimum 5% of seats, which would equate to 3,000.
The report adds that Liverpool have also been granted just four wheelchair bays at the Bernabeu, and all of them are located in the home end.
A statement on liverpoolfc.com confirmed that the Reds are in contact with the relevant authorities over the reduced allocation, saying: "Liverpool FC has received an allocation of 1,800 for the Champions League away fixture against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday March 15.
"This allocation is significantly less than expected for this game. The club has contacted UEFA and Real Madrid regarding the reduced allocation to understand the rationale behind this decision.
"Spirit of Shankly, the official Supporters Trust, and the Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association have also asked the club to raise their concerns and asked to remain in dialogue throughout the process.
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"LFC is committed to having as many supporters as possible in stadiums for European away fixtures and continues to develop its systems and processes to fill allocations at every away game.
"The club fully understands the impact this initial decision by Real Madrid has on supporters and the challenges with making travel arrangements for the game.
"Representatives from LFC are in direct contact with the Supporters Trust and the Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association and will continue to explore all options to increase the allocation, particularly for disabled supporters."
Spirit of Shankly chair Joe Blott also wrote to Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan to hit out at the lack of wheelchair bays for disabled fans, labelling the move "unacceptable and unjust".
Liverpool most recently faced Real Madrid away from home in the quarter-finals of the 2020-21 Champions League, which took place at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano during Bernabeu renovations.
The Reds last took to the field at the 81,000-seater stadium in November 2014 for the group stage, where 3,700 tickets were handed to Liverpool fans for that 1-0 defeat.
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