Liverpool continued their impeccable Champions League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over reigning European champions Real Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday night.
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Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo sealed the win, moving Liverpool to 15 points and cementing their place atop the group. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, enduring a tough campaign, slipped to 24th in the overall standings with just six points from five games.
Match Summary
Liverpool came out strong, with Darwin Nunez forcing Thibaut Courtois into an early save in the fourth minute. Luis Diaz also came close, but Raul Asencio cleared the danger, and Courtois denied another Diaz attempt in a dominant first-half display from the Reds. Despite their control, the opening half ended goalless.
The breakthrough came early in the second half. Alexis Mac Allister combined brilliantly with Conor Bradley before slotting a precise finish into the bottom corner in the 52nd minute, giving Liverpool a deserved lead.
Real Madrid had a chance to equalize just before the hour mark when Andrew Robertson fouled Lucas Vazquez in the box. However, Kylian Mbappe’s penalty was superbly saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in a pivotal moment of the game.
The drama continued as Liverpool won a penalty of their own in the 70th minute after Mohamed Salah was brought down by Ferland Mendy. But Salah struck the outside of the post, missing the chance to extend the lead.
The second goal finally arrived in the 77th minute when Cody Gakpo headed in Robertson’s pinpoint delivery, securing Liverpool’s victory and leaving Real Madrid with a mountain to climb.
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Key Moments
- Alexis Mac Allister Goal (52′): A clever finish into the bottom corner after a fantastic assist from Conor Bradley.
- Mbappe Penalty Miss (61′): Kelleher denies Mbappe to keep Liverpool ahead in a thrilling turning point.
- Salah Penalty Miss (70′): Salah strikes the post, missing a chance to double Liverpool’s lead.
- Gakpo Goal (77′): A towering header from Gakpo seals the victory for the Reds.
Man of the Match: Conor Bradley
Despite leaving the pitch with a suspected hamstring injury late in the game, Conor Bradley delivered a sensational performance. He nullified Kylian Mbappe’s threat, provided the assist for Mac Allister’s opener, and contributed defensively with four tackles and an impressive passing accuracy of 85%.
Match Stats
- Possession: Liverpool 63%-37% Real Madrid
- Shots: Liverpool 16-10 Real Madrid
- Shots on Target: Liverpool 7-4 Real Madrid
- Corners: Liverpool 8-5 Real Madrid
- Fouls: Liverpool 10-10 Real Madrid
Liverpool’s dominant display sends a strong message in the Champions League, while Real Madrid face mounting pressure to secure a playoff spot.
