Mart van Mourik27 November 2024, 23:02
Last Updated: November 27, 2024, 11:02 PM
Liverpool recorded a decisive victory in the Champions League on Wednesday night. At Anfield, manager Arne Slot’s team was far too strong for Real Madrid: 2-0. Produced by Alexis McAllister and Cody Gakpo. Both Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappé missed penalties.
With Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch in the starting lineup and Gakpo on the bench, Liverpool started the match strongly. Already in the fourth minute of play, the goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois had to save a bet from Darwin Núñez, who was looking for the bottom right corner.
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The Belgian closing role was forced into action again midway through when the Liverpool striker again became dangerous and once again lacked complete focus on his shots. After half an hour of play, Nuñez also headed Courtois’ goal wide.
The scoring opened in the 52nd minute of play. After a beautiful combination of football, Mac Allister got the ball back from Conor Bradley, after which he found the left corner with a set slide: 1-0. The ensuing attack allowed MacAllister to score again with great freedom, but his effort from the penalty spot went just wide.
After an hour of play, Real Madrid were awarded a penalty kick when Andrew Robertson stepped on the toes of Lucas Vázquez. Mbappé aimed for the penalty, but his effort was cleverly saved by goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Moments later, Liverpool also missed a penalty. Ferland Mendy faced Salah, who stood behind the ball himself. The Egyptian shot wide.
The second goal of salvation was found in the 77th minute of play. Robertson had a good cross for the released Gakpo, who dominated the defense and nodded in the 2-0.
2024-11-27 22:02:00
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