Liverpool vs Real Madrid: Liverpool came out blazing from the very first whistle, launching wave after wave of attacks. Yet, standing tall between them and the goal was Thibaut Courtois an almost impenetrable wall. For much of the match, it felt like a duel between Liverpool and the Real Madrid goalkeeper. But in the end, Courtois could not keep them out. Arne Slott’s side sealed a memorable 1–0 victory over an in-form Real Madrid.
Alexis Mac Allister was the hero of the night, heading home in the 61st minute to break the deadlock in Tuesday’s Champions League clash at Anfield. The goal proved decisive, earning Liverpool a crucial three points.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid, who had beaten Barcelona in El Clásico just a week earlier, looked a shadow of that confident side. Though they dominated possession, Liverpool controlled the game’s tempo and intensity firing 17 shots, 9 of which were on target. Real, by contrast, managed only 8 shots, with just 2 troubling Liverpool keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
The hosts nearly took the lead in the 27th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai unleashed a fierce drive, only for Courtois to deny him brilliantly with his right foot. Real’s best moment came late in the first half when Mamardashvili stopped Jude Bellingham’s effort from inside the box.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Liverpool vs Real Madrid, Controversy struck in the 30th minute as Szoboszlai’s strike struck Aurelien Tchouaméni’s arm inside the area. Liverpool appealed passionately for a penalty, but VAR ruled the incident accidental and upheld the referee’s original free-kick decision.
Liverpool intensified their pressure after the break, and persistence finally paid off. From a Szoboszlai free kick, Mac Allister rose above everyone to head home sending Anfield into raptures. (Source)
With this win, Liverpool moved to sixth in their group with nine points from four matches, level with Real Madrid, who sit fifth on goal difference.
