Overview
- Alexis Mac Allister’s second‑half header secured a 1-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield, with Thibaut Courtois making key saves to prevent a wider margin.
- On Amazon Prime’s post‑match set, Virgil van Dijk called parts of Wayne Rooney’s earlier criticism “over the top” and rejected a claim he eased off after signing a new deal.
- Rooney maintained his view that Liverpool’s leaders fell short during the losing run but said the recent response from Van Dijk and the team has been “great.”
- Trent Alexander‑Arnold was booed on his Anfield return with Real Madrid, Van Dijk said he had no plans to speak to him, and Jamie Carragher defended supporters who jeered.
- Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro said Florian Wirtz might have gone to Real Madrid if an offer had arrived, while Dietmar Hamann urged Liverpool to target Nico Schlotterbeck following defensive injuries.