Overview
- Liverpool followed their league win over Aston Villa by beating Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield, sealed by an Alexis Mac Allister header.
- Manchester City overpowered Borussia Dortmund 4-1 with a Phil Foden brace and an Erling Haaland goal, though Pep Guardiola criticised his side’s slow start.
- Slot has fatigue and selection calls after minimal rotation this week, with Florian Wirtz considered for a false-nine role, Hugo Ekitike in contention to lead the line, and an Alexander Isak fitness update due Friday with the striker not expected to start.
- Carlos Mac Allister said reports of Real Madrid contact for his son are only rumours and that there have been no approaches, with the midfielder content at Liverpool.
- Aston Villa are reportedly preparing a new deal for Morgan Rogers that includes a £100m release clause, a move that could affect Liverpool’s recruitment plans.