Liverpool moved back to the top of their UEFA Champions League group after securing a dominant 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday. The victory was crucial for the Reds, who have now put themselves in a strong position heading into the final matchday of the group phase.
The match was one of the most anticipated in the group, with both teams having impressed so far in Europe. Liverpool, however, seized the opportunity on home turf, dominating from the start. The breakthrough came in the 18th minute when Mohamed Salah calmly finished a perfect assist from Diogo Jota, putting Liverpool in the lead and setting the tone for the rest of the match.
Real Madrid, despite enjoying some possession, struggled to create meaningful chances and couldn’t break through Liverpool’s well-organized defense. Led by Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, Liverpool managed to stifle Madrid’s attacking threats, with goalkeeper Alisson also making key saves when necessary.
The second half saw Liverpool maintain their momentum, and in the 65th minute, James Milner doubled the lead with a brilliant long-range shot that beat Thibaut Courtois to find the bottom corner. The goal effectively ended the contest, and despite Real Madrid’s late efforts to respond, Liverpool held firm to secure all three points.
With the win, Liverpool leapfrogged Real Madrid to take first place in Group B, moving ahead on goal difference. This result also assured them of a place in the knockout rounds, with one final group match still to play.
Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for his team’s performance, especially the defensive discipline and clinical finishing. “It was a fantastic result. We controlled the game from the start and took our chances. Our defense was solid, and we deserved the three points,” Klopp said after the match.
The win boosted Liverpool’s confidence as they look to finish the group phase on top. For Real Madrid, the loss was a setback to their hopes of finishing first, but they still remain in a strong position to advance from the group.
