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 0-0 Real Madrid
6 mins: Real Madrid play through the Liverpool press but Konate gets across to cut out the ball towards Mbappe - who is being booed by the Kop on every touch.
Liverpool almost break on the counter, but Salah’s ball towards Diaz is cut out by Valvarde! Lots of space for the attacks to exploit early on.
Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
4 mins: OFF THE LINE! Almost an opener for Liverpool! Darwin Nunez races away after a brilliant first burst! His shot is saved by Courtois and almost deflected into his own goal by Raul Asencio - but the young defender gets back to hack away! Inches in that!
From the corner, Liverpool go for the set-play. Diaz fires over but it comes back for a foul with Nunez blocking in the box!
Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
2 mins: Almost an early break for Mbappe - who has lined up on the left of Madrid’s front three - but Conor Bradley gets across well to clear in the box. It’s a big night for the young Northern Ireland international.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid
And we’re off! Real Madrid kick off towards the Kop. Brilliant Anfield atmosphere tonight, crackling.
Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Where can I watch?
The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT. Subscribers can also watch via the discovery+ app.
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Team news! Alexander-Arnold back on Liverpool bench
Liverpool make just the two changes from Sunday as Alexis Mac Allister and Luis Diaz come into the team. Trent Alexander-Arnold is only on the bench after injury, which means it’s a big night for Conor Bradley at right back up against Kylian Mbappe!
Caoimhin Kelleher remains in goal with Alisson out, Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk continue at centre-back with Andy Robertson on the left. Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones are joined by Mac Allister in midfield, replacing Dominik Szoboszlai.
Diaz swaps for Cody Gakpo with Darwin Nunez up front. Mohamed Salah, of course, starts on the right.
Team news! Liverpool team to play Real Madrid
Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
The Reds to take on Real Madrid 👊🔴 #UCL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 27, 2024
Team news! Real Madrid line-up announced
A makeshift line-up for Real Madrid, to say the least, with Carlo Ancelotti not just missing Vincius Jr but Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Aurelien Tchouameni and Rodrygo as well.
Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy are the only two regular starters available in defence, as Fede Valverde continues at right-back with academy prospect Raul Asensio at centre-back.
Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz lead the attack, which will be supported by Jude Bellingham. Luka Modric and Eduardo Camavinga are joined in midfield by Arda Guler.
Team news! Real Madrid line-up announced
TEAM NEWS! As usual, Real Madrid have announced their team early. Here’s the starting line-up:
Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Modric, Guler; Bellingham; Mbappe, Brahim
📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial!
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) November 27, 2024
🆚 @LFC#UCL pic.twitter.com/woeKqVYQ9N
When is Liverpool vs Real Madrid?
Liverpool will face Real Madrid at 8pm GMT on Wednesday, 27 November at Anfield in Liverpool, England.
Where can I watch?
The game will be shown live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT. Subscribers can also watch via the discovery+ app.
If you want to stream major sporting events while you are travelling or watching from abroad you’ll need a VPN. Get the best VPN deals in the UK. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.
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