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Liverpool Edge Real Madrid 1-0 as Van Dijk Calls for Calm

The captain frames a back-to-basics defensive reset after a bruising run.

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.