The Reds reminded everyone just why they are European royalty with a dominant display against Real Madrid, as Arne Slot happens upon a timely and ideal formula ahead of Manchester City.

Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid

Champions League (4) | Anfield
November 4, 2025

Goals: Mac Allister 61′

1. Control returns to Anfield

There were plenty of positives from the recent home win against Aston Villa, but this one was the real deal. No pun intended.

Liverpool went toe-to-toe against the Spanish giants here, squared off with full confidence, landed every punch and got the job done. A proper professional and highly polished performance, and one each of those lads should be proud of.

There was a swagger and confidence back. These lads love going up against the best teams in the world, because they are one of the best teams in the world. They know their level. Miserly, error-strewn defeats to some of the smaller Premier League teams so far this season will have bothered Arne Slot‘s men, but don’t for one minute believe these lot have been anywhere near pressing the panic button.

The manager got the line up correct this evening, making the wise choice of keeping...