Liverpool vs Real Madrid LIVE: Champions League newest rating and objective updates from Anfield blockbuster
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.
FULL TIME! Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
What a night for Liverpool and Arne Slot! It’s their first victory over Real Madrid since 2009!
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
90+3 mins: Another save from Kelleher! Sharp again this time to deny Garcia.
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
90+2 mins: Vazquez with a shot from range – giving Kelleher an easy save.
“Liverpool, top of the league,” cry the Kop. Top of the Premier League and Champions League. Not bad, Arne Slot.
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
90 mins: There will be four minutes added on. It seems as if there will be no Madrid comeback tonight.
But it’s almost three! Diaz scampers away, brings the ball down perfectly. Courtois makes a great save as Diaz looked to lift it over him.
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
88 mins: Close! Mbappe isn’t done yet! He cuts inside and whips a shot towards goal. It’s blocked by Mac Allister. From the corner, Bellingham heads at Kelleher but is offside.
Still, Madrid have only had one shot on target and that was Mbappe’s penalty.
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
86 mins: Oh no. There have not been any negatives for Liverpool tonight but Conor Bradley is down and feeling his hamstring. He’s been brilliant tonight, having an excellent game against Mbappe. The 21-year-old receives a standing ovation from the Kop, and is replaced by Joe Gomez.
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
83 mins; Arne Slot’s name rings around Anfield. The dream start continues.
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
81 mins: Liverpool are heading from five wins out of five. Real Madrid do not look like European champions right now.
GOAL! Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid (GAKPO 76’)
But now it’s 2-0! Liverpool take the corner short and Robertson’s cross finds Gakpo, who is unmarked six yards out from goal! The Dutchman heads past Courtois!
It’s a bit tight on the old offside line… but the goal stands! It’s what Liverpool deserve and it’s another immediate impact from Gakpo!
