Liverpool finally got their "revenge" against Real Madrid in the Champions League, defeating them 2-0 with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, the World Cup winner with Argentina, and a header from Cody Gakpo. The key moment of the match, without a doubt, was Kylian Mbappé, who not only had a disappointing performance but also missed a crucial penalty that could have brought hope to Carlo Ancelotti's team.

Real Madrid Adrift

Despite having players like Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler, and the spectacular saves from Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid could not find their best level. The defeat puts them in a complicated situation, with only six points out of fifteen in the group, marking one of their worst group-stage performances in Champions League history. Currently, they are in 24th place, the last spot that grants access to the playoffs, but still have three matches left to try and save their campaign.

Liverpool’s Domination

From the first minute, Liverpool showed clear superiority. Arne Slot managed to impose his style of play, based on speed, midfield coordination, and team play. Meanwhile, Real Madrid appeared lost, unable to find answers to Liverpool's dominance. Courtois saved his team on several occasions, stopping attempts from Darwin Núñez and Conor Bradley, but couldn't prevent Mac Allister from opening the score with a stunning shot after a collective play.

Mbappé’s Penalty Miss: An Unexpected Twist

The key moment came when Lucas Vázquez, during his brief appearance, forced a penalty for Real Madrid. Mbappé, with the chance to equalize, missed his shot, which was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher, Liverpool’s backup goalkeeper. That miss was a fatal blow to Ancelotti's team's hopes.

Soon after, Mohamed Salah also missed a penalty for Liverpool, but Real Madrid couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity, while Cody Gakpo sealed the game with a header in front of The Kop.

Crisis in Madrid, Glory for Liverpool

With this victory, Liverpool claimed the top spot in the group with 15 points, while Real Madrid now faces a crisis. Despite their history and ability to fight back in decisive phases, Los Blancos now face an uncertain future, needing to win their next matches against Atalanta, Salzburg, and Brest to secure their qualification for the next round.

This result highlights the struggles of Real Madrid and confirms that Liverpool remains one of the most feared teams in Europe, after a historic win over their Champions League nemesis