Alexis Mac Allister’s powerful second-half header gave Liverpool a vital 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in a tense Champions League encounter at Anfield. The Argentine midfielder’s strike finally broke Thibaut Courtois’s resistance after the Belgian made a series of stunning saves to keep Madrid in the contest.
Liverpool, who have struggled for form in recent weeks, showed renewed energy under Arne Slot, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz both testing Courtois before Mac Allister’s breakthrough. The win lifts the Reds level with Madrid on nine points after four games in the league phase.
Madrid’s star forwards, including Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, were kept unusually quiet as Giorgi Mamardashvili and Liverpool’s backline stood firm. Substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold’s late return from injury drew a rousing ovation from the home fans as the Reds held on for their first Champions League clean sheet of the season.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich extended their perfect record with a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain, while Tottenham thrashed Copenhagen 4-0 despite Brennan Johnson’s red card. Arsenal, Atletico Madrid, and Monaco also recorded wins on a dramatic night of European football.
