Overview
- Alexis Mac Allister’s second‑half header gave Liverpool a 1-0 victory at Anfield and handed Real Madrid their first defeat of the campaign.
- Liverpool were without striker Alexander Isak due to a groin issue confirmed before kickoff, affecting Arne Slot’s attacking options.
- Atlético de Madrid won at home against Union Saint‑Gilloise with Julián Álvarez on the scoresheet in a result vital to their league‑phase push.
- Bayern Munich defeated defending champions PSG 2-1 in Paris, with Luis Díaz scoring before being sent off during the match.
- Arsenal’s earlier 3-0 win at Slavia Prague and Bayern’s triumph keep both on 12 points, while heavyweights such as Liverpool and Real Madrid sit on nine as the race for top‑eight positions tightens.