Liverpool Silence Mbappé as Real Madrid Fall 1–0 at Anfield

Liverpool: Kylian Mbappé’s stunning run of form met a rare halt on Tuesday night as Real Madrid fell 1–0 to Liverpool in the Champions League group stage at Anfield. The French superstar, who had scored 21 goals in 17 games heading into the clash, struggled to make an impact, managing just three off-target attempts as Madrid suffered their first scoreless outing of the season.

Alexis Mac Allister’s 61st-minute header proved decisive for the Premier League champions, who produced one of their most disciplined defensive displays under Arne Slot. The Liverpool boss revealed he had specifically warned his players about the prolific form of Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, who together have contributed 24 goals in La Liga this season.

For Mbappé, it was another frustrating night at Anfield — echoing last season’s defeat, when he missed a crucial penalty in Madrid’s 2–0 loss at the same venue.

Madrid manager Xabi Alonso admitted his side lacked cutting edge: “We competed well, but we were missing that threat in the final third.”

The electric Anfield atmosphere added to Madrid’s woes, with loud jeers greeting the late introduction of Trent Alexander-Arnold against his former European rivals.

The defeat was Madrid’s second in all competitions this season, and a rare reminder that even the world’s most in-form player can be subdued under the lights of Anfield.