Alexis Mac Allister na the hero for Anfield as him bullet header give Liverpool a massive 1-0 win over Real Madrid and help the Reds equal one historic Champions League record.
The match start tight as both teams dey create chances but no breakthrough early. The big drama come for first half when Dominik Szoboszlai shot hit Aurelien Tchouameni hand right for line. Referee first blow free kick but after VAR check, the call change — no handball, no penalty. Liverpool fans no happy, but dem go smile later.
For second half, Mac Allister — one of the smallest men for pitch — rise highest to nod home Szoboszlai’s free kick pass Thibaut Courtois. The goal come with small suspense as VAR check for offside, but Jude Bellingham play am on, and the goal stand.
Arne Slot boys defend with composure, shutting down Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham completely. The win mean Liverpool don now equal Juventus record for most Champions League victories over Real Madrid to nil — five.
Even though Real still sit fifth in the 36-team UCL table, na just goal difference dey keep dem above Liverpool, wey now dey sixth after back-to-back wins for the first time since September 23.
TPB VERDICT
No be fluke this time — Liverpool don finally show say dem dey back. After that Villa win, plenty people still doubt. But beating Real Madrid convincingly? That one clear everything.
Numbers no lie — Liverpool get 2.58 xG while Real manage only 0.45. Even though Courtois try him best with eight saves, him teammates just dey lost. The Reds control tempo, press with purpose, and look like true European giants again.
And the right-back gist sweet pass film — Trent Alexander-Arnold watch from bench and collect heavy boos when he enter, but Conor Bradley clamp Vinicius totally. Real only lose two of their 15 matches this season — and Liverpool just deliver one of them.
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid Highlights
33’ — Penalty drama for Anfield
Ref Istvan Kovacs first blow for handball against Tchouameni outside the box, but after VAR review, he cancel am. Fans think say na penalty dey come — dem no even get the free kick again. Confusion everywhere, boos full Anfield.
61’ — Goal! Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid (Mac Allister)
Who go believe say na Mac Allister go break the deadlock with header? Szoboszlai whip in one deadly free kick, and the Argentine rise sharply to nod am top corner. Courtois no fit reach am, and Anfield erupt. VAR check confirm — Goal stand!
Man of the Match – Thibaut Courtois
Even though him team lose, Courtois still be world-class. The Belgian make 8 saves, recover 10 loose balls, plus 3 rush-outs and 2 clearances. Without am, Real for collect two or three. Na proper reminder say he still be one of the best goalkeepers of this generation.
Liverpool vs. Real Madrid – Match Stats
- Possession: Liverpool 39% – 61% Real Madrid
- Shots: Liverpool 17 – 8 Real Madrid
- Shots on Target: Liverpool 9 – 2 Real Madrid
- Corners: Liverpool 4 – 2 Real Madrid
- Fouls: Liverpool 16 – 11 Real Madrid
What Next?
Liverpool go welcome PSV Eindhoven to Anfield on November 26 for their next Champions League match. Real Madrid go face Olympiacos away that same night.
Before then, the Reds get massive Premier League clash against Manchester City this Sunday afternoon, while Los Blancos go travel go face Rayo Vallecano a few hours earlier. The battles no dey stop anytime soon.
