Liverpool produced one of their most disciplined and dominant performances of the season, beating Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League this week. The victory was not just about the scoreline, it was about the control, composure, and tactical precision that defined Arne Slot's side from start to finish. Softfootball reports.
Remarkably, the Reds did it all without their British record signing, Alexander Isak. The 125 million striker missed the game due to injury concerns , yet his absence hardly showed as Liverpool executed their game plan to near perfection.
From the opening whistle, Liverpool took control of possession and pressed with a level of intensity that suffocated Madrid's rhythm. The Anfield crowd roared their approval as Slot's men dictated the pace, winning key battles in midfield and forcing Xabi Alonso's side into mistakes.