"Liverpool certainly looked back to their best with a vastly improved performance against Real Madrid, earning a deserved 1-0 win in the Champions League. Post-match, Arne Slot was keen to point out that it was the manner of the performance, not just the result, that was impressive, especially given it arrived against a Madrid side 'in an unbelievable run of form' who had won 13 of their previous 14 matches."
"First, Dominik Szoboszlai has been played where he is absolutely key to Liverpool, and especially their press: the No. 10 position. Last May, Jurgen Klopp said how the Hungarian is, in his opinion, the best pressing player in Europe right now. But the Liverpool No. 8, who has clearly been the best player of the season so far, has featured at right-back, central midfield, and occasionally as the advanced midfielder."
Liverpool produced a vastly improved, high-intensity performance to earn a deserved 1-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid, ending one of Madrid's long winning runs. The victory contrasted with a routine 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa, which was contextually important but not especially impressive. Liverpool showed greater physicality, winning duels, outmuscling and outrunning opponents, and players operated more proactively and front-footed. Slot reverted to last season's proven tactical setup, with Dominik Szoboszlai returned to the No.10 role, strengthening the press. Szoboszlai's repositioning and renewed pressing intensity were cited as major reasons for Liverpool's return to form.
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