Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield to end Madrid’s perfect Champions League run. Alexis Mac Allister headed in from Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick in the 61st minute. The goal capped a dominant display by the hosts. Florian Wirtz, the club’s £100 million signing (€115.0 million), finally showed his quality. Real Madrid were without Alexander Isak, Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong (£40 million, €46.0 million).

Alexander-Arnold returned in the 81st minute to boos from sections of the crowd. Conor Bradley started at right-back and later clashed with Vinícius Júnior after last season’s viral tackle on Mbappé. Courtois produced two crucial saves from Szoboszlai, including a leg save from close range. A Tchouameni handball in the first half was not given after VAR review.

Mbappé wasted his only real chance as Real pressed for an equaliser. Rodrygo was introduced and tested Liverpool’s defence. Cody Gakpo came on and forced a save from Courtois. Jude Bellingham reached 50 Champions League appearances, with Giorgi Mamardashvili saving with his feet. Liverpool’s victory leaves them sixth in the table and sets up a trip to Manchester City on Sunday; Real Madrid’s perfect run ends for now.