Liverpool continued in their unbeaten run as they beat Champions League defending champions Real Madrid 2-0. The Premier League side finally ended their Real Madrid curse as they maintained their flawless Champions League record with a fully deserved victory at Anfield.
Liverpool has failed to beat Real Madrid in eight previous meetings in the tournament – including two Champions League finals. It was a remarkable night for Liverpool coach Arne Slot as he keeps Jurgen Klopp legacy on.
Mo Salah, Mbappe Miss Penalties in Liverpool Win
The Premier league side dominated Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who have now lost three of their five games. They were two missed penalties in the game. Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah missed from the spot as Real’s Kylian Mbappe aslo missed.
Alexis Mac Allister put the hosts ahead after 52 minutes with a low shot across Thibaut Courtois in front of an elated Kop. Real Madrid then squandered the chance to draw level as Caoimhin Kelleher saved Mbappe’s penalty following Andy Robertson’s foul on Lucas Vazquez.
Arne Slot’s side then missed a spot-kick of their own when Salah blasted wide after he had been upended by Ferland Mendy. They however did not wait long before they scored the second.
Substitute Cody Gakpo headed past Courtois from Robertson’s cross 14 minutes from time, putting them top of the Champions League table with five wins from five.
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