Overview
- Alexis Mac Allister settled the match with a second‑half header from a Dominik Szoboszlai set-piece at Anfield.
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois produced multiple top-class saves before conceding the decisive goal.
- Right-back Conor Bradley delivered a standout display, largely containing Vinícius Júnior and driving Liverpool forward.
- Trent Alexander‑Arnold entered late for Madrid and was booed on his first Anfield appearance since leaving Liverpool.
- Liverpool recorded back-to-back wins and clean sheets to regain momentum before their Premier League visit to Manchester City.