"We have to try to think like we did last year, that injuries have been a great opportunity for us to become better. It's no coincidence that the injuries of Militao, Lucas and Rodrygo against Osasuna have changed the dynamic of the team."
Despite the injuries, the Italian coach said their spirits were high after back-to-back wins.
"I'm fine, and the team is doing well too. Our last two games have gone very well," Ancelotti said.
Real bounced back to beat Osasuna 4-0 and Leganes 3-0 in LaLiga after consecutive losses against Barcelona and AC Milan, either side of their postponed fixture in Valencia.
"We are more solid, we have a good feeling and the same confidence as always, also for this game against very demanding opponents who are playing very well.
"However, I consider it a great opportunity for us to get back to our best level. I am totally confident that it will be a great game. After that, whatever happens - happens. But the team will be competitive tomorrow for sure."
Liverpool are on an impressive unbeaten run of 14 games across all competitions and top both the Premier League and the Champions League standings, with four wins out of four in Europe's elite club competition.
Real, second in LaLiga, have won two of their four European games this season, but lost 3-1 at home to Milan last time out after a 1-0 defeat at Lille on matchday two.
"It will be a very entertaining match, as always," said Ancelotti.
"Two historic clubs in this competition, each with its own characteristics. We'll have to see who has the character and personality to show it on the pitch.
"Liverpool has always been very competitive and very dangerous. It was under (Juergen) Klopp, and it is with the new coach."
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