Overview
- Alexis Mac Allister scored with a second‑half header from a Dominik Szoboszlai free‑kick to decide the Champions League tie.
- Conor Bradley largely neutralised Vinícius Júnior in a standout right‑back display that Slot described as outstanding, marking a second straight clean sheet.
- Trent Alexander‑Arnold’s late cameo drew boos on his first Anfield appearance for Real Madrid after his mural was vandalised earlier in the day, with Slot and Xabi Alonso saying he was ready for the reaction.
- The win leaves Liverpool level with Madrid on nine points in the group, as Spanish outlets criticised Madrid’s performance and handed low ratings to stars while highlighting Bradley’s impact.
- Thibaut Courtois produced multiple saves to limit the damage, and Jude Bellingham’s foul preceded the set piece that led to Mac Allister’s winner.