FT: Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid

In the UEFA Champions League Group Stage Round 5 showdown, Liverpool hosted Real Madrid at Anfield. The first half saw intense action, with Núñez’s shot saved, Raúl Asensio nearly scoring an own goal, Luis Díaz missing a powerful shot, Juler’s free-kick going over the bar, and Núñez’s close-range strike stopped by Courtois.

In the second half, Bradley assisted Alexis Mac Allister for a low shot into the net. Robertson fouled Vázquez in the box, but Kylian Mbappé’s penalty was brilliantly saved by Kelleher. Salah later won a penalty but hit the outside of the post on his attempt. Cody Gakpo capitalized on a corner to score with a header. Towards the end, Díaz’s narrow-angle shot was denied by Courtois.
Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid, maintaining their perfect Champions League record and leading the group. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s struggles continued, with a record of 2 wins and 3 losses after five group matches.