Alexis Mac Allister’s decisive second-half header earned Liverpool a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, as Arne Slot’s men handed the Spanish giants their first defeat of the campaign.
In a pulsating night at Anfield, Slot hailed both the quality of the opposition and the energy from the home fans, calling the win “impressive” given Madrid’s dominant run in Europe.
“We played against an incredible side,” he said. “If you can win against them and perform like we did, that’s very positive.”
The Dutchman praised Liverpool’s defensive effort, particularly their success in nullifying Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
“They’ve had 24 goal contributions between them in La Liga, so keeping them off the scoresheet was crucial,” Slot added.
Right-back Conor Bradley drew special praise for his standout display against Vinicius, with Slot calling his performance “outstanding.”
The result capped off a perfect response to a difficult spell that saw Liverpool lose six of their previous seven matches across all competitions.
Following Saturday’s 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa, this victory marked their second in a row and a welcome return to form.
“It’s been a tough few weeks with too many away games and little rest,” Slot said. “But playing at Anfield, with these fans and this energy, brings the best out of everyone.”
