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A. Mac Allister
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Press

Match report in news

  • 90+6'
    FT (1-0): Anfield witnessed a tense and closely contested Champions League clash on Tuesday as Liverpool secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Real Madrid. Thank you for joining us and see you soon!
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  • 90+5'
    Xabi Alonso is also cautioned by the referee for complaining.
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  • 90+5'
    Carreras is shown a yellow card.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 90'
    Madrid sub: Valverde is replaced by Brahim Diaz.
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
Substitution

Substitution

at Liverpool
  • 88'
    Liverpool double sub: Robertson and Wirtz OUT. Kerkez and Chiesa IN.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 81'
    Madrid sub: Guler makes way for Alexander-Arnold, who is met with a chorus of boos from his former fans.
  • 78'
    Liverpool double sub: Mac Allister and Ekitike OUT. Gakpo and Jones IN.
  • 75'
    Gravenberch blocks Mbappe's right-footed effort from the edge of the box — the Frenchman just can't find a way through!
  • 72'
    Madrid are starting to push forward against a Liverpool side that's dropping back, though still keeping their shape for now. Boos ring out around Anfield as Alexander-Arnold is up and warming.
Substitution

Substitution

at Real Madrid
  • 69'
    Real Madrid sub: Camavinga is replaced by Rodrygo.
  • 67'
    Madrid are hardly winning any duels — defensively or offensively, and even less so up front. It's making it very hard for them to get a foothold in the game.
  • 65'
    Madrid look to stretch the play, but they're short of numbers as they advance into the final third.
  • 63'
    The goal goes to VAR for a possible offside, but after a brief check, it stands — the Reds have their lead.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Liverpool en el 61'
  • 61'
    GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLL FOR LIVERPOOL! Mac Allister puts the Reds in front with a brilliant header, meeting a stunning Szoboszlai delivery from the free-kick.
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  • 60'
    Jude Bellingham receives a yellow card after a hard tackle on Gravenberch.
  • 57'
    Van Dijk, with Mbappe going nowhere after a heavy touch, clips the No.10 and concedes a free-kick in midfield.
  • 55'
    Another dangerous free-kick for Liverpool, this time a bit wider on the right. Szoboszlai steps up again, but it comes to nothing.
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  • 52'
    Mac Allister is booked for bringing down Mbappe as the Frenchman races down the left flank.
  • 50'
    Courtois tips Ekitike's header near the bar out for a corner — another moment of brilliance from the Belgian keeper!
  • 48'
    Van Dijk rises completely unmarked and unleashes a powerful header, but Courtois pulls off yet another stunning save! The Belgian reacts brilliantly to deny the Dutchman, who had escaped Vinicius and beaten Valverde to the ball.
  • 46'
    The second period starts in Merseyside with both sides unchanged.
  • 45+2'
    HT (0-0): An intense first half ends goalless, with Courtois keeping Madrid alive through a string of superb saves. Liverpool press high and create danger, but Madrid hold firm under pressure. We'll see what happens next!
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  • 45+1'
    Dean Huijsen receives a yellow card.
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    Two minutes added!
  • 43'
    What on earth is Courtois made of? An astonishing save from Szoboszlai's strike! The Hungarian lets fly from the edge of the box with his right foot, forcing the Belgian to stretch to his absolute limit. With an arm of iron, he parries it away, and Valverde clears for a corner!
  • 40'
    Madrid appeal for a penalty. Arda Guler goes down in the box as he looks to shoot with his left foot, but there's no sign of a foul.
  • 37'
    Szoboszlai has a go from outside the box! He strikes it well, but that low effort won't trouble Courtois, who gets down comfortably to make the save!
  • 35'
    Madrid get away with one! Bellingham gives the ball away in a dangerous spot, but Mac Allister can't find Szoboszlai, and the move fizzles out!
  • 33'
    After checking the monitor, the referee rules out any penalty, judging the hand contact to be natural.
  • 30'
    A dangerous foul for Liverpool right on the edge of the box by Tchouameni. And it might actually be inside the area. VAR is taking a look.
  • 27'
    Courtois to the rescue for Madrid! Szoboszlai latches onto a superb pass from the right and finds himself one-on-one, but the Belgian stretches brilliantly to deny the opener!
  • 25'
    Madrid appeal for a penalty as Carreras goes down in the box, but the referee waves it away and tells him to get up.
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  • 23'
    Vinicius Jr goes into the book after bringing down Bradley in a chase for the ball.
  • 21'
    It's Madrid now looking to stamp their authority on the game, keeping the ball well, though their possession remains some way from the danger area despite being camped in the opposition half.
  • 19'
    Mbappe sends his effort over the bar! Bellingham tees him up on the edge of the box, but the Frenchman expects the pass to drop a touch shorter. He tries to readjust, yet with his body leaning back, the shot flies high over the crossbar!
  • 17'
    Militao fancies a go from distance with his left foot, but Liverpool's defence stands firm and blocks the effort. On the break, Szoboszlai tries his luck too, only for Madrid's back line to return the favour.
  • 15'
    Possession is fairly even at the moment, but Liverpool's pressing is relentless.
  • 13'
    Carreras does his best to halt Salah and almost manages it, but the Egyptian picks up the rebound. Liverpool keep the ball, though, looking to dictate the tempo!
  • 11'
    Mac Allister pounces! Huijsen is far too soft there, losing out almost on the goal line and the loose ball falls to the Argentine, who blasts over from the edge of the box!
  • 9'
    A loose pass from Camavinga towards Bellingham, and the Englishman can't keep it in play down the right of Madrid's attack. The Reds are pressing high and with real purpose!
  • 7'
    Bradley got the better of Vinicius a moment ago, but now the Brazilian wins a foul between the corner flag and the touchline.
  • 5'
    Liverpool have made a brighter start, though Madrid are beginning to find their rhythm with a decent spell of possession in their own half. Still, Liverpool press with real intensity!
  • 3'
    Wirtz fancies his chances from distance, but his strike cannons off Gravenberch's back. Liverpool, though, stay in possession.
  • 1'
    Liverpool get us going in red from left to right, while Real Madrid are in white!
Start of match

Start of match

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    Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois (GK); Valverde, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Bellingham, Camavinga; Guler, Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.
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    Liverpool starting XI: Mamardashvili (GK); Robertson, Van Dijk, Konate, Conor Bradley; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Florian Wirtz, Ekitike and Salah.
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    Jure Praprotnik will take charge on the pitch for this one, with Danny Makkelie serving as the VAR.
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    Real Madrid possible lineup: Courtois (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.
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    Liverpool possible lineup: Mamardashvili (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Ekitike.
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    Alexander-Arnold watched El Clasico from the bench for the full 90 minutes last week as Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 to extend their lead at the top of La Liga. Alonso has little incentive to change his line-up at Anfield, with the 15-time European champions also off to a perfect start in the Champions League, with three straight wins.
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    Since his return to fitness, and in the absence also of the injured Dani Carvajal, manager Xabi Alonso has preferred midfielder Federico Valverde at right-back.
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    Yet he is struggling to adapt to life at Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold has not featured for 'Los Blancos' since suffering a hamstring injury in Madrid's Champions League opener against Marseille on September 16th.
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    Mohamed Salah in particular has struggled to adjust without the service of his partner down the Liverpool right for the past eight seasons. A run of six defeats in eight games has highlighted just how much Alexander-Arnold is being missed.
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    Although much criticised for his one-on-one defending, Alexander-Arnold was so sought after because of what he brought going forward. He departed as the defender with the most assists in Premier League history thanks both to his exquisite range of passing and precise set-piece delivery.
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    Slot has regularly been forced to drop his best-performing midfielder this season, Dominik Szoboszlai, back to right-back as neither Conor Bradley nor Jeremie Frimpong have been able to fill the void left by Alexander-Arnold.
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    He was just one cog in a major summer overhaul of Arne Slot's squad, but is arguably the most missed of the band of players to leave in the transfer window.
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    Alexander-Arnold said he had "mixed emotions" over his return and that he would not celebrate if he scored. The defender said it was up to the fans how they react, adding that he will "always love the club".
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    Alexander-Arnold was even booed at times in the final few months of his Liverpool career, despite his contribution to the club's only two league titles since 1990.
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    But for much of the Liverpool support, his exit after running down his contract, meaning the Premier League champions received only a nominal fee, soured his legacy.
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    Alexander-Arnold's journey from supporter to two-time Premier League winner and Champions League glory was a fairytale.
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    Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Liverpool on Tuesday with both player and his boyhood club struggling to adapt after his emotional departure for Real Madrid.
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    Following shoulder surgery in the summer to fix a long-running problem, Alonso brought Bellingham back for his first start against Atletico as 'Los Blancos' crumbled.
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    Another revitalised player is England international Jude Bellingham. With goals against Barcelona, Juventus and Valencia in the past fortnight, the midfielder is becoming key to Alonso's side.
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    Mbappe has 18 goals across all competitions already this season while adding pressing to his game at the behest of Alonso.
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    Mbappe is in sensational form, continuing his resurgence from the second half of last season. The French forward missed a penalty last season at Anfield as Madrid fell to a 2-0 defeat. It was a low point as he struggled for confidence which Mbappe rebounded from.
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    He has made a quick impact at the Santiago Bernabeu, with Madrid winning 13 of their 14 matches this season.
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    Alonso stayed for an extra year at Bayer Leverkusen and instead stepped into Carlo Ancelotti's shoes after Madrid ended last season without a major trophy.
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    He was key to the 2005 Champions League triumph in Istanbul and won the FA Cup among other silverware before departing for Real Madrid.
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    Elegant on the ball, Alonso was the brains of Liverpool's midfield between 2004 and 2009.
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    Their only defeat this season came in a 5-2 derby humiliation by Atletico Madrid and Alonso's side have progressed rapidly since.
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    The 15-time European champions beat Clasico rivals Barcelona last weekend in La Liga and aim to flex their muscles in another high-calibre match against Arne Slot's Liverpool.
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    While Premier League giants Liverpool have just two wins in their last eight games, Alonso's Madrid are on a high, transformed from last season and improving weekly under the Basque manager.
Info

Pre-match

04 November 2025, 21:00

Referee: István Kovács | VAR: Bastian Dankert

Stadium: Anfield

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    Hello everyone, and welcome to live coverage of the Liverpool vs Real Madrid from Anfield in Liverpool, England, in the fourth matchday of the Champions League 2025/26 league phase!