Arne Slot Celebrates Liverpool's Historic Win Over Real Madrid

Liverpool's manager, Arne Slot, expressed his delight after the team secured a significant 2-0 victory against Real Madrid, marking their first win over the Spanish giants since 2009. This victory was particularly sweet for Liverpool fans, considering the team's previous struggles against Madrid, having suffered seven defeats and a draw in their last meetings, including two finals in 2018 and 2022. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo sealed the win, helping Liverpool maintain their perfect record in the Champions League group stage.

In his post-match comments, Slot acknowledged the importance of the win but also emphasized that it would carry even more weight if achieved in the knockout stages of the tournament. He referred to Real Madrid as a "pain in the ass," reflecting on the club's historical dominance in Europe. Despite the victory, Slot maintained a grounded perspective, stating that while the win was gratifying, the team is focused on further challenges ahead, particularly their upcoming matches in the knockout phase.

The match was characterized by Liverpool's commanding performance, as they limited Real Madrid to just three shots on target while keeping their own attacking threats, including Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, largely under control. Even with a missed penalty from Mohamed Salah, Liverpool's overall play demonstrated their strength and resilience. Slot praised the contributions of young players like Conor Bradley, who was instrumental in the build-up to the opening goal and effectively managed the threat posed by Madrid's star players. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti conceded that Liverpool deserved the victory, underscoring the competitive nature of the encounter.