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...
Emotional Return for Alexander-Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a testing night on his return to Anfield as Real Madrid suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. The former Liverpool vice-captain was jeered by sections of the home crowd throughout his second-half appearance, marking an emotional reunion with the supporters he once inspired...
Szoboszlai Leads Liverpool Past Real Madrid with a Commanding European Display
Liverpool’s 1-0 victory over Real Madrid was more than just another Champions League win — it was a statement of intent. At the centre of it all was Dominik Szoboszlai, the Hungarian midfielder whose energy, creativity and leadership continue to define Arne Slot’s side.
This...
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 - 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...
Slot’s Selection for Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Liverpool head into this encounter buoyed by a much-needed 2-0 win over Aston Villa, a result that halted a difficult four-game losing streak in the Premier League. That victory brought a degree of calm after a tense few weeks for Slot, who is navigating his first Champions League...
Liverpool vs Real Madrid preview and how to watch
When Liverpool and Real Madrid cross paths, European football tends to pause and stare. It feels almost ritualistic now, two heavyweights circling each other once more in the Champions League. Tonight at Anfield, the narrative stretches beyond recent history, although six meetings in four years already...
Liverpool focus as Alexander-Arnold prepares for emotional Anfield return
Champions League nights rarely need extra drama when Liverpool are involved, yet Trent Alexander-Arnold stepping back into Anfield in Real Madrid white adds a cinematic layer. Once the rhythm-setting heartbeat of Liverpool, now a continental wanderer in pursuit of the next chapter. For supporters, it is...
Liverpool and Real Madrid: Key Updates Ahead of Champions League Clash
Liverpool and Real Madrid meet once again under the European floodlights, a fixture steeped in storylines, history and elite-level tension. With both sides dealing with notable injuries, the narrative ahead of this latest encounter is shaped not just by form, but by who is...
