Liverpool vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League result and final score from Anfield blockbuster
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid: Alexis Mac Alliser and Cody Gakpo scored as Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe missed penalties in a thriller
Liverpool made it five wins from five in the Champions League as they defeated Real Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League in a match that saw both Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah miss penalties.
Alexis Mac Allister’s goal shortly after half time gave Liverpool a deserved lead but Real Madrid had the chance to level moments later when Andy Robertson tripped Lucas Vazquez.
But Mbappe’s penalty was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher and Anfield was just as stunned shortly afterwards when Salah blazed wide from the penalty spot, after he was fouled by Ferland Mendy.
Cody Gakpo stepped off the bench to double Liverpool’s lead and wrap up the points, as the Dutchman thumped in a header from Robertson’s cross under the bar.
It means Liverpool extend their perfect start in the Champions League, while holders Madrid suffered their third defeat in five games and now face a battle to qualify.
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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