Liverpool vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League latest score and goal updates from Anfield blockbuster
Real Madrid are desperate for a win to boost their Champions League hopes will Liverpool look to extend their perfect start
Liverpool host Real Madrid in a Champions League blockbuster under the lights at Anfield.
The Reds are the only team in the competition still with a 100 per cent record and can take a big step towards booking a place in the top eight with victory against the holders.
European champions Madrid could be vulnerable, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side losing two of their first four fixtures of the league phase and struggling for form since the signing of superstar Kylian Mbappe.
The visitors will be without Ballon d’Or runner-up Vinicius Jr while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah returns to the spotlight after his explosive comments about his ongoing contract situation on Sunday.
It’s another huge game for boss Arne Slot, with Liverpool also hosting Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to go 11 points clear of Pep Guardiola’s team.
Follow live updates from Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the Champions League, below
Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
56 mins: Two examples of the craft and class of Alexis Mac Allister: first with a cross for Conor Bradley, who almost scored, then by swapping passes with the Northern Irishman to find the net himself. Liverpool's lead is deserved. Thibaut Courtois has been Real's best player so far, threatening a repeat of his heroics in the 2022 final.
Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
54 mins; CHANCE! Should be 2-0! Another lovely Liverpool move, with Jones surging through Madrid.
It’s pulled back to Mac Allister but this effort is wide! The holders are rocking.
GOAL! Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid (MAC ALLISTER 53’)
52 mins: No keeping out this! Liverpool lead through Alexis Mac Allister! Anfield erupts!
It’s a lovely move from Liverpool - Mac Allister starts it off and Bradley provides the cushioned pass back to the Argentine. The World Cup winner rolls in a composed finish past Courtois and into the corner!
Liverpool lead after half time again!
Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
50 mins: SAVE! Courtois again! What a save from the goalkeeper to get down and deny Bradley’s header!
Superb cross to find the full-back. Courtois keeps it out!
Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
48 mins: Mendy has his arms around Salah in the box as he receives the ball with back to goal. Salah goes down but the referee tells him to get up.
Real also almost play themselves into trouble, as they try to play out against the Liverpool press. Liverpool almost win it back through Jones.
Fine margins again.
Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
46 mins: Liverpool pressure from the restart. Bradley’s cross is headed behind by Bellingham, as Liverpool attack the Kop.
Ooooh. Jones brings the ball down really well to step away from Mbappe. His shot is deflected wide by Camavinga.
Bellingham defended both corners at the front post.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
Back underway at Anfield! Liverpool have tended to be better in the second half under Arne Slot.
On TNT Sports, Ally McCoist points out 13 of their last 15 goals have come after half time.
HALF TIME! Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
It hasn’t been Mbappe’s night so far. Bradley’s been solid for Liverpool, including that excellent tackle in front of the Kop.
HALF TIME! Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
Liverpool had 65.7% of the possession in the first half against Real Madrid, with three shots on targets to Real Madrid’s zero.
It’s almost level in terms of touches in the opposition box (16-14 to Liverpool) but Courtois has been forced into three saves.
That included Nunez’s effort is the first five minutes, which had to be cleared off the line by Raul Asensio.
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