Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, what a result for Liverpool at Anfield! They’ve managed to nick a 1-0 win against Real Madrid, ending the Spanish giants’ recent winning streak that included a 1-0 victory over Juventus. The game was a bit of a chess match, but Liverpool’s persistence paid off with a crucial goal from Alexis Mac Allister in the 61st minute, assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai. It’s a bit of a surprise, given Real Madrid’s form, but Liverpool showed they can still grind out results against top teams, even if they’re not at their best.

The match had its moments of tension, with a penalty initially awarded to Liverpool being cancelled, keeping the game on a knife-edge. Real Madrid, despite their loss, showed their quality with high possession and a few yellow cards indicating their frustration. Liverpool’s midfield, led by Mac Allister and Szoboszlai, was the difference-maker, breaking Real Madrid’s run and proving that on their day, they can still compete with the best in Europe.

The stats tell a story of a game where Real Madrid had the lion’s share of possession at 61%, but it was Liverpool who made it count with their 1-0 victory. Liverpool’s four corners compared to Real Madrid’s two show they were dangerous from set pieces, while Real Madrid’s higher successful dribble percentage of 71% to Liverpool’s 48% indicates they tried to play through the lines more often. Despite this, Liverpool’s disciplined approach and fewer yellow cards (1 to Real Madrid’s 4) suggest they managed the game well, especially in the closing stages..

The turning point of the match came in the 61st minute when Alexis Mac Allister found the back of the net, thanks to a brilliant assist from Dominik Szoboszlai. Earlier, Liverpool had a penalty awarded to Szoboszlai in the 32nd minute, but it was cancelled, keeping the game goalless until Mac Allister’s strike. Real Madrid’s frustration was evident with four yellow cards, including one to Jude Bellingham just before the goal, which might have shifted the momentum.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Giorgi Mamardashvili in goal and a solid backline of Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Andrew Robertson. The midfield trio of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai provided the creativity and energy needed to unlock Real Madrid’s defence. Up top, Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz supported Hugo Ekitiké, and their pressing and movement off the ball were key to Liverpool’s victory.

Real Madrid opted for a 4-1-4-1 formation with Thibaut Courtois between the sticks and a defence of Federico Valverde, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras. The midfield was anchored by Aurélien Tchouaméni, with Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Junior providing the attacking thrust. Despite their quality, they couldn’t break down Liverpool’s resolute defence, and Kylian Mbappé up front was kept quiet, contributing to their defeat.

Alexis Mac Allister takes home the Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his pivotal role in Liverpool’s victory. Not only did he score the winning goal in the 61st minute, but he also played a disciplined game, picking up just one yellow card. His performance in midfield was crucial, breaking up play and contributing to Liverpool’s only assist of the match, making him the standout player on the pitch.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Win: 5-1 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Juventus (H)

Currently sitting in 6th place with 9 points, Liverpool will face Manchester City, who are in 9th place with 7 points, on November 09, 2025 at 16:30.

Currently in 5th place with 9 points, Real Madrid will take on Rayo Vallecano on November 09, 2025 at 15:15.

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