Overview
- Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring a second-half header.
- Thierry Henry questioned Vinícius Júnior’s decision-making against Conor Bradley, saying he failed to exploit early one-on-ones.
- Gareth Bale said Mbappé and Vinícius lacked end product and argued Madrid need a focal number nine; Xabi Alonso acknowledged difficulty progressing into the final third against Liverpool’s low block.
- Match data showed Vinícius finished with zero shots, zero successful dribbles and no accurate crosses, highlighting a minimal attacking impact.
- German outlet Bild reported the club plan to sell Vinícius after recent behavior, a claim that has not been corroborated by Real Madrid.