Liverpool tames Real Madrid and Mbappé!

It was the shock of this 5th day of the Champions League. This Wednesday evening, Liverpool defeated Real Madrid at Anfield with a score of 2 goals to 0.

Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo found the net after returning from the locker room. With this success, the Reds almost validate their ticket to the round of 16 of the competition. Arne Slot players are currently in first place in the standings with a total of 15 points out of 15 possible. Flawless!

On the Real Madrid side, it is a third sudden setback in this 2024-2025 edition of the C1. The Merengues, who have 6 points, are in 24th place in the standings and are virtually narrowly qualified for the tournament play-offs. The next few days will be very important for Casa Blanca.

A rhythmic and committed first act

From the start of the meeting, both teams wanted to take charge. But in front of their home crowd and with confidence since the start of the season, Liverpool put pressure on their opponent with strong ball possession and formidable pressing.

Despite a few chances on both sides, notably that of Darwin Nunez at the start of the match, saved on the line by Raul Asensio (4th minute of play), the two teams did not manage to break the opposing lock.

Liverpool raise the cursor

Dominant but not sharp in the last gesture, Liverpool will increase the pace after returning from the locker room. Before the hour mark, Alexis Mac Allister made Anfield roar. The Argentinian world champion combines with Conor Bradley on the edge of the area before deceiving Thibault Courtois with a right-footed cross shot (1-0, 52nd).

Stunned and dominated in all areas of play, the Madrilenians reacted immediately by obtaining a penalty following a foul by Andrew Robertson on Lucas Vasquez in the area. Propelled number 1 shooter with the absence of Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappé fails to convert his shot which is perfectly stopped by Caoimhin Kelleher (61st).

A few minutes later, it was Mohamed Salah’s turn to miss the target in the exercise. The Egyptian misses the opportunity to make the break and extinguish the hopes of Casa Blanca (70th).

Coming into play in place of Darwin Nunez in the 77th minute of play, Cody Gakpo finally made the break with his head following a perfectly well-timed cross by Andrew Robertson (2-0, 77th).

Liverpool are heading towards the round of 16 and Real Madrid find themselves in great danger in this league phase.