Vinicius Junior is left on the floor after a challenge by Conor Bradley during the Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield(Image: Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Arne Slot hailed Conor Bradley for his performance against Vinicius Junior as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield in the Champions League. Bradley was outstanding on the night at right-back.

The Northern Ireland international helped keep Brazil star Vinicius quiet for long periods in a game that saw Alexis Mac Allister win it with a second-half header.

Conor Bradley has now played back-to-back 90 minutes for the Reds while they have kept clean sheets in home victories against Aston Villa and Real Madrid.

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And Slot was full of praise for the 22-year-old and how he dealt with Vincius in particular.

"Let's be clear, we had a very bad run of form in terms of results," the Liverpool head coach said.

"No excuse in the world can make...