"LaLiga leaders Madrid went into Tuesday's clash having lost just once across all competitions in 2025-26, while Liverpool only snapped a four-game losing streak in the Premier League on Saturday. But the Reds made it back-to-back Champions League victories in confident fashion, as Madrid coach Xabi Alonso lost once again on his return to his former stomping ground. Alexis Mac Allister's 61st-minute header made the difference,"
"though Liverpool were unfortunate not to score plenty more, with Thibaut Courtois making a string of excellent stops throughout. While in-form Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, who became the youngest player to reach 50 Champions League appearances, were kept quiet at the other end, Arne Slot's team peppered Madrid's goal, with Courtois having to make eight saves in total. Liverpool were also denied a possible penalty when a VAR check deemed that Aurelien Tchouameni's handball should not count."
Liverpool won 1-0 at Anfield thanks to Alexis Mac Allister's 61st-minute header from Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick. Liverpool produced a confident, well-rounded performance and created numerous chances while Thibaut Courtois made eight excellent saves to keep Madrid competitive. Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham were largely stifled, with Bellingham becoming the youngest player to reach 50 Champions League appearances. A VAR review ruled out a potential penalty for Aurelien Tchouameni's handball. Trent Alexander-Arnold received heavy jeers on his return to Anfield as a substitute for Real Madrid. Slot recorded his 11th Champions League win in 14 matches as Liverpool boss.
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