Overview
- Alexis Mac Allister struck after halftime to seal a 1-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield, Liverpool’s second victory in a row.
- Virgil van Dijk said “in a world full of chaos you have to stay calm” and stressed that recovery must “build from the back.”
- Wayne Rooney, who had questioned his captaincy, acknowledged the strong response during the post-match broadcast.
- The result follows six losses in seven and a long run without shutouts; Liverpool now have back-to-back clean sheets.
- Manchester City and Erling Haaland visit on Sunday in the Premier League, with Arsenal currently seven points ahead in first place.