Liverpool 1 - 0 Real Madrid - CL Player Ratings
The Champions League’s return after an important victory over Aston Villa saw Xabi Alonso and Trent Alexander-Arnold return to Anfield.
The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.
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Giorgi Mamardashvili - 8.0
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