Results, Highlights, Stats, and Player Ratings
Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield, marking their first home victory over the Spanish giants since 2009. This win was also Liverpool’s fifth consecutive victory in the UEFA Champions League.
Match Highlights
Liverpool put on an overwhelming performance in the match.
In the 52nd minute, Alexis Mac Allister scored the opening goal with a calm shot through a crowd, assisted by Conor Bradley. Then, in the 76th minute, Cody Gakpo scored a header from an accurate cross by Robertson, sealing the win.
Real Madrid had a poor performance throughout the game. Kylian Mbappé failed to make an impact, and his penalty was easily saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Additionally, Mohamed Salah also missed a penalty, failing to convert his chance.
Currently, Liverpool are top of the table with 15 points, while Real Madrid dropped to 24th place after this loss.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Stats
|
Liverpool |
|
Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
|
63 |
Possession % |
37 |
|
7 |
Shots on target |
3 |
|
17 |
Shots |
8 |
|
617 |
Passes |
365 |
|
8 |
Corners |
5 |
|
1 |
Offsides |
3 |
|
3 |
Yellow cards |
4 |
|
0 |
Red cards |
0 |
|
10 |
Fouls conceded |
10 |
Liverpool showed their clear dominance in this match with 63% possession. In addition, Liverpool had more shots (17) and more shots on target (7) compared to Real Madrid, who only had 8 shots and 3 on target. This shows that Liverpool’s attacking ability was clearly stronger.
Looking at their passing data, Real Madrid also showed a surprising lack of form. They only made 365 passes, which is almost half of what Liverpool did.
In conclusion, Liverpool not only had the advantage in possession and passing, but they were also far superior in shots, shots on target, and overall attacking efficiency. On the other hand, Real Madrid’s attack was disorganized, and their defense couldn’t effectively stop Liverpool’s attacks, leading to their defeat.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid Player Ratings
Caoimhin Kelleher – 8: Kelleher showed why he is one of the best backup goalkeepers in the world. His penalty save against Mbappe was typical of his composure and ability to step up when needed.
Conor Bradley – 8: With Trent Alexander-Arnold missing, Bradley filled in brilliantly. He created the opening goal for Mac Allister and put in a solid defensive shift, including a great challenge on Mbappe.
Ibrahima Konate – 7.5: Konate was a rock at the back. He was strong, dominant, and always in control. His injury at the end of the match was concerning, but his performance was top-notch.
Virgil van Dijk – 7.5: Despite being 33, van Dijk made the game look easy. He wasn’t troubled at all by the likes of Mbappe, showing his class at the back.
Andy Robertson – 6.5: Robertson had an up-and-down game. He made a silly foul on Lucas Vazquez, giving Madrid a chance to get back into the match, but his assist for Gakpo’s goal was a perfect delivery.
Ryan Gravenberch – 7.5: Gravenberch stood out in midfield, showing he could handle the pressure of playing as a No.6. He was excellent on the ball and put Madrid’s midfield under constant pressure.
Curtis Jones – 7.5: Jones has been improving steadily. In this match, he was dynamic, involved in the opening goal, and showcased his dribbling ability.
Alexis Mac Allister – 8: Mac Allister was solid in the middle and scored a great goal to give Liverpool the lead. He showed his value, especially with Szoboszlai on the bench.
Mohamed Salah – 7: Salah worked hard, as usual, and earned a penalty with a clever move against Mendy. Unfortunately, he missed the penalty but still created chances for his teammates.
Darwin Nunez – 6: Nunez struggled to finish chances again, but he worked hard upfront and kept the Madrid defenders busy before being substituted in the second half.
Luis Diaz – 7.5: Diaz was lively as always, using his dribbling skills and direct style to cause trouble. He was unlucky not to score towards the end of the match.
Substitutes:
Cody Gakpo – 7.5: Gakpo made an impact after coming on, scoring the second goal with a great header to seal the win for Liverpool.
Dominik Szoboszlai – N/A: Szoboszlai barely had any time on the pitch, playing less than 10 minutes.
Joe Gomez – N/A: Gomez came on in the final minutes to replace Bradley.
