Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister’s decisive goal proving enough to separate the two sides. The Reds put in a composed team performance, and several players stood out with impressive displays.
Here’s how each Liverpool player rated in the clash:
Giorgi Mamardashvili – 7/10
Quiet for most of the first half, but made a couple of important saves in quick succession to keep Liverpool in control.
Conor Bradley – 8/10
A standout performance on the right. Went up against Vinicius Jr and defended impressively, recalling his iconic challenge on Mbappe last season.
Ibrahima Konate – 7/10
Proactive and strong in tackles, comfortable on the ball. This was arguably his best display of the season.
Virgil van Dijk – 8/10
Conceded a couple of fouls but generally solid. Didn’t have to deal with as much direct threat from Mbappe as expected.
Andy Robertson – 8/10
Reliable at the back with a generally solid performance. Recovered well after one sloppy touch that allowed Arda Guler space.
Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10
Sat deep in midfield, strong defensively and on the ball. Had limited opportunities to drive forward compared to previous matches.
Alexis Mac Allister – 8/10
Another excellent performance from the Argentine. Broke the deadlock and was a constant threat, building on his strong showing against Aston Villa.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 9/10
High energy throughout, pressed brilliantly and contributed off the ball. Should have scored when Wirtz set him up, but Courtois made a fine save. Assisted the opener.
Mohamed Salah – 6/10
Struggled to find space against Real Madrid and lacked his usual creativity. Had a late chance to score but missed, far from the impact he showed last season.
Hugo Ekitike – 8/10
Thrived in open spaces, linked play well, led the press, and drew fouls effectively. A key figure in Liverpool’s attacking structure.
Florian Wirtz – 8/10
Versatile on both flanks, pressing and creating chances effectively. Dominated the technical aspects of the game and consistently threatened Real Madrid.
Substitutes:
Curtis Jones – 5, Gakpo – 5, Federico Chiesa – N/A, Milos Kerkez – N/A
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