⚽ Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half header gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League, marking a crucial turnaround in form for Arne Slot’s side.
Liverpool delivered a high-energy performance at Anfield to defeat 15-time champions Real Madrid, with Mac Allister’s 61st-minute goal proving decisive. The Argentine midfielder rose to meet a pinpoint cross from Dominik Szoboszlai, nodding past Thibaut Courtois, who had already made eight saves to keep Madrid in the game.
🔴 Redemption at Anfield
The win was especially sweet for Liverpool, who had lost six of their previous eight matches across all competitions. Manager Arne Slot praised the team’s discipline and intensity, noting that the result “shows what we’re capable of when we play as a unit.”
Despite Madrid dominating possession (57%) and completing more passes (482 to Liverpool’s 310), the Reds were more clinical and defensively solid. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté marshaled the backline, while Mac Allister earned Player of the Match honors.
🔥 Key Moments
- 61’ – Mac Allister header: The only goal of the game, assisted by Szoboszlai
- Courtois heroics: Eight saves, including two from close-range efforts by Florian Wirtz
- Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return: Came off the bench in the 81st minute to boos from the Anfield crowd
📊 Group Implications
Both teams now sit on nine points after four matches in the league phase, with Liverpool moving up to sixth in the standings. The win boosts their chances of qualifying for the knockout rounds, especially after last season’s early exit.
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