LIVERPOOL: Liverpool regained top spot in the Champions League table and registered a first victory over Real Madrid in 15 years on Wednesday (Nov 27) with a dominant 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.
Liverpool 's Cody Gakpo celebrates scoring their second goal against Real Madrid with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate on Nov 27, 2024. LIVERPOOL: Liverpool regained top spot in the Champions League table and registered a first victory over Real Madrid in 15 years on Wednesday with a dominant 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.
With Liverpool dominating possession and chances against the Champions League holders, Mac Allister struck the opener in the 52nd minute after a neat one-two with Conor Bradley in front of a delirious Kop end at Anfield. "It’s a big result, it was a massive game for us. Obviously, they got the better of us the last few times in the Champions League so we wanted to come out here tonight and put on a performance," said goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Slot has surpassed expectations in the transition from his popular predecessor Juergen Klopp, bringing more calm and control to Liverpool's play while retaining their relentless high press and swashbuckling attacking style. Real coach Carlo Ancelotti is struggling in the Champions League - his side has now lost three of their five games.
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