Mac Allister goal earns Liverpool narrow win over Real Madrid | OneFootball

Liverpool earned a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League group stage at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister’s second-half header proving the difference between the sides.

The match began at a high tempo, with both teams creating early openings. Alexis Mac Allister tested Thibaut Courtois from the edge of the box, while at the other end Kylian Mbappé fired over following a quick exchange with Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.

Dominik Szoboszlai was involved in several first-half chances for the hosts. The Hungarian midfielder saw one effort superbly saved by Courtois and another blocked inside the area after good work from Florian Wirtz. Liverpool also had a penalty appeal checked by VAR when Szoboszlai’s strike struck Aurélien Tchouaméni’s arm, but no spot-kick was awarded.

Real Madrid’s best opportunity of the first half came shortly before the break, when Bellingham broke into the box and forced Giorgi Mamardashvili into a sharp save from close range.

The only goal of the contest arrived in the 61st minute. From a set-piece on the right, Szoboszlai delivered an accurate cross into the area and Mac Allister met it with a precise header into the top corner. It was the midfielder’s first goal of the Champions League campaign and his 15th for Liverpool in all competitions.

Real introduced Trent Alexander-Arnold for the closing stages as they searched for an equaliser, but Liverpool remained compact and limited the visitors to few clear chances. Substitute Cody Gakpo came close to extending the lead, but Courtois was again alert to deny him.

The result gives Liverpool three valuable points and strengthens their position in the group standings. Real Madrid, who had been unbeaten in the competition before this fixture, will aim to respond in their next match as they look to keep their qualification hopes on track.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Andy Robertson from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Andy Robertson from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Hugo Ekitiké committed a foul against Liverpool.

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Hugo Ekitiké commits a foul against Liverpool.

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Conor Bradley from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Conor Bradley from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Missed opportunity. Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Dominik Szoboszlai.

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Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Opportunity wasted! Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left. The cross was delivered by Andy Robertson.

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Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool committed a foul.

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Aurélien Tchouaméni of Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Opportunity wasted. Álvaro Carreras from Real Madrid attempted a left-foot shot from the left side of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The assist came from Aurélien Tchouaméni.

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Jude Bellingham commits a foul for Real Madrid.

Liverpool takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Real Madrid. Alexis Mac Allister heads the ball from the middle of the box, sending it into the upper part of the net. The assist comes from Dominik Szoboszlai, who delivered a precise cross.

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GOAL Liverpool: Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) scores!

Alexis Mac Allister scores goal number 1 in the competition (4 matches) Alexis Mac Allister scores goal number 16 for his team (111 matches)

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Florian Wirtz committed a foul against Liverpool.

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Éder Militão committed a foul for Real Madrid.

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Mohamed Salah committed a foul for Liverpool.

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Álvaro Carreras of Real Madrid committed a foul.

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Rodrygo committed a foul for Real Madrid.

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Opportunity wasted! Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid took a right-footed shot from the center of the box but failed to find the target. The assist came from Vinícius Júnior.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match