Overview
- Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half header from a Dominik Szoboszlai set-piece secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at Anfield.
- Szoboszlai has three Champions League assists this season, the joint-most of any player according to competition statistics.
- Captain Virgil van Dijk praised Szoboszlai’s energy and quality and challenged him to sustain his level with Manchester City up next.
- Van Dijk also hailed right-back Conor Bradley as outstanding for subduing Vinicius Junior in a disciplined defensive display.
- Stephen Warnock reported Szoboszlai’s stance against being displaced by Florian Wirtz, while the midfielder told CBS he prefers a deeper role and does not view right-back as his long-term position.