Liverpool edge Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield as Alexander-Arnold is booed
Liverpool secured a deserved 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, handing the Spaniards their first defeat in the competition this season.
The decisive moment came in the 61st minute when Alexis Mac Allister rose to meet a pinpoint free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai, heading the ball past veteran keeper Thibaut Courtois.
Liverpool, under coach Arne Slot, dominated large parts of the game: they had significantly higher expected-goals (2.58 vs. 0.45) and forced eight saves from Courtois.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s former midfielder and current boss Xabi Alonso endured a difficult return to Anfield. His side managed only two shots on target and struggled to build any serious momentum.
One notable subplot: Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander‑Arnold was loudly jeered each time he touched the ball, a clear indicator of the home crowd’s disapproval of his recent performances.
For Liverpool, this marks their second consecutive Champions League win and a strong performance ahead of a challenging Premier League fixture against Manchester City.
For Real Madrid, the result serves as a reality check: strong on paper this season, but clearly vulnerable on the road under Alonso’s stewardship.