Liverpool returned to top form with a 1-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid at Anfield, delivering a dominant performance that belied the narrow scoreline.
Following their Premier League victory over Aston Villa, the Premier League champions continued their revival under Arne Slot, ending a difficult run of results and asserting control over the Spanish giants.
The breakthrough came in the 61st minute, when Alexis Mac Allister headed home a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, finally beating Thibaut Courtois, who had kept Real in the game with a string of outstanding saves, including a brilliant reflex stop from a Virgil van Dijk header.
Former Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold came on late for Real Madrid amid a chorus of boos from the home crowd but was unable to alter the outcome. Liverpool’s dominance rendered stars like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe largely ineffective, as Slot’s side secured a vital three points.
The victory marks a significant morale boost for Liverpool, reaffirming their credentials in Europe after a challenging run of form.
