UCL: Liverpool Thrashes Real Madrid 2-0 While Mbappé Fails to Convert Penalty
Liverpool put on a sensational display at Anfield, securing a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid and maintaining their perfect Champions League record.
Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were the heroes, scoring the goals in a match filled with intense moments and missed penalties.
From the outset, the Reds, led by new manager Arne Slot, controlled possession and set the tone for the match.
Mac Allister broke the deadlock in the second half after a well-executed pass from Conor Bradley, who was making his full Champions League debut as a right-back.
Kylian Mbappé had a rough night, failing to convert a penalty that was expertly saved by Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher.
Just minutes later, Mohamed Salah also squandered a penalty for Liverpool.
Gakpo, however, sealed the win for Liverpool, scoring a commanding header shortly after coming on for Darwin Núñez.
Real Madrid, already struggling with injuries to key players like Rodrygo, Eder Militão, and Dani Carvajal, fielded 21-year-old Raul Asencio, who made his Champions League debut.
The result leaves Real Madrid with a tough road ahead as they look to qualify for the knockout stages, with their next challenge coming against Atalanta.
For Liverpool, this victory marked their first-ever win over Madrid in nine encounters.
