Finding rhythm in a new role
Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield offered much more than three points in the Champions League. For Flo Wirtz, it felt like a personal turning point. After months of scrutiny and adjustment, the German playmaker finally delivered a performance that hinted at why Liverpool were prepared to...
Liverpool Edge Past Real Madrid As Alonso Admits ‘Bitter Taste’ At Anfield
Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield as Real Madrid manager was meant to be an evening of nostalgia and control, yet he departed with regret and reflection. His side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in the Champions League, with Liverpool asserting their authority under...
Liverpool outclass Real Madrid as Slot’s structure begins to take shape
Liverpool’s 1–0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield felt like more than a narrow Champions League victory. It was a night when structure, purpose and intensity finally merged — the clearest sign yet that Arne Slot’s methods are beginning to take hold. On Anfield...
Liverpool 1 - 0 Real Madrid – Champions League Postmortem
By Steven Smith
With Liverpool looking to build upon their first league win in weeks, the Champions League clash with Real Madrid was seen as a litmus test for Arne Slot’s evolving side. It was also the return of two Anfield icons — Xabi Alonso in...
Liverpool 1 - 0 Real Madrid – Champions League Man of the Match
Dominik Szoboszlai
Liverpool FC
In a contest that carried all the weight and history of European royalty, it was Dominik Szoboszlai who rose above the noise and narrative to deliver a performance of authority, elegance, and control. The Hungarian captain has been Liverpool’s outstanding...
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
The giant Georgian stopper was superb late in the half with a low stop and good...
Liverpool show European authority at Anfield
Under the lights at Anfield, Liverpool rediscovered their most forceful European stride, sweeping aside Real Madrid with an authority that offered both revival and reassurance. This Champions League clash carried echoes of classic continental nights on Merseyside, and Arne Slot's side delivered with precision and persistence. Fresh from ending...
Mac Allister Earns Praise from Jesse Marsch as Liverpool’s Unsung Engine
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been hailed by Jesse Marsch as one of the most underrated players in world football. The American coach, speaking in an interview with GOAL USA, named the Argentine as a standout figure who rarely receives the recognition his...
Liverpool FC vs Real Madrid – Champions League Preview
Date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:00 BST
Liverpool returns to the grand stage of the UEFA Champions League after a morale-boosting 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa. Yet the calm is deceptive: next up is Real Madrid, and the stakes could hardly be higher. For...
David Lynch reacts to Arne Slot's Florian Wirtz decision vs Aston Villa
Liverpool supporters still carry the warm afterglow of last season’s title triumph under Arne Slot, yet the new campaign has begun with a sharper edge. Big fees create big microscopes and nobody feels that more than Florian Wirtz. His £116m arrival from Bayer...
