UEFA Champions League League Stage - 4
Liverpool 1 - 0 FT Real Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Vinícius Júnior 23'
Dean Huijsen 45'+1
HT
Jude Bellingham 60'
61' A. Mac Allister (D. Szoboszlai)
↓ E. Camavinga ↑Rodrygo 69'
78' ↓ A. Mac Allister ↑C. Jones
78' ↓ H. Ekitike ↑C. Gakpo
↓ A. Guler ↑T. Alexander-Arnold 81'
88' ↓ A. Robertson ↑M. Kerkez
88' ↓ F. Wirtz ↑F. Chiesa
↓ F. Valverde ↑B. Diaz 90'
Álvaro Carreras 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
G. Mamardashvili 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
C. Bradley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Konate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. van Dijk 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
A. Robertson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
R. Gravenberch 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
A. Mac Allister 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
M. Salah 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
10
Attempts
50%
Success %
D. Szoboszlai 
SNAKEBITTEN
4
On Target
4
On Target
0
Goals
1.2
xG Wasted
F. Wirtz 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Forwards
H. Ekitike 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
F. Woodman 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Misciur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
W. Endo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Gakpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
T. Courtois 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
F. Valverde
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Eder Militao
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
D. Huijsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Carreras
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
A. Tchouameni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
A. Guler
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
J. Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vinicius Junior
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
K. Mbappe
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
A. Lunin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fran
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Alexander-Arnold
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Asencio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ceballos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Endrick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrygo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/11/2024 | Liverpool | 2 - 0 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Anfield |
| 15/03/2023 | Real Madrid | 1 - 0 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 21/02/2023 | Liverpool | 2 - 5 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Anfield |
| 28/05/2022 | Liverpool | 0 - 1 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Stade de France |
| 14/04/2021 | Liverpool | 0 - 0 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Anfield |
| 06/04/2021 | Real Madrid | 3 - 1 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano |
| 26/05/2018 | Real Madrid | 3 - 1 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | NSK Olimpijs'kyj (Kyiv (Kiev)) |
| 04/11/2014 | Real Madrid | 1 - 0 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 22/10/2014 | Liverpool | 0 - 3 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Anfield |
27/11/2024
15/03/2023
21/02/2023
28/05/2022
14/04/2021
06/04/2021
26/05/2018
04/11/2014
22/10/2014
Liverpool Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -9
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mac Allister's Clinical Strike Seals Liverpool's Anfield Masterclass
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. In a Champions League collision where possession proved meaningless, Liverpool converted their intensity into a decisive blow, while Real Madrid's dominance on the ball crumbled against relentless pressing.
The Turning Point: VAR's Intervention and Mac Allister's Composure
The match pivoted on a 32nd-minute VAR intervention. Dominik Szoboszlai's penalty was cancelled—a decision that preserved Liverpool's momentum and deflated Madrid's hopes of an early advantage. From that moment, the balance shifted decisively. Sixty-one minutes in, Szoboszlai threaded a pass into the box, and Alexis Mac Allister struck with the precision of a surgeon. One touch. One finish. 1-0. Liverpool's midfield had transformed chaos into opportunity.
Salah's Orchestration vs. Courtois's Last Stand
Mohamed Salah was the architect of Liverpool's dominance, orchestrating play with two key passes that carved open Madrid's defence repeatedly. Yet it was Thibaut Courtois who kept Real Madrid in the contest. The Belgian goalkeeper made eight saves—a masterclass in shot-stopping that prevented a rout. Liverpool fired 17 shots, with 9 finding the target; Madrid managed just 8 attempts. The xG told the story: Liverpool's 2.51 to Madrid's 0.45. This wasn't luck. This was stakes decided by clinical execution.
Possession Without Purpose
Real Madrid controlled 61% possession and strung together 531 passes with 87% accuracy. Yet those numbers became footnotes. Liverpool's 39% possession was weaponised—every pass carried intensity, every movement designed to destabilise. The Reds pressed relentlessly, forcing Madrid into uncomfortable positions. When Madrid did build attacks, they lacked the final edge. Anfield's atmosphere became a 12th man, suffocating Madrid's rhythm and amplifying Liverpool's hunger. By the final whistle, possession had become irrelevant. Liverpool had won the upset factor battle through sheer tactical discipline and ruthless finishing.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
The cancelled penalty in minute 32 shifted psychological momentum entirely. Madrid lost their numerical advantage and Liverpool's confidence soared, leading directly to Mac Allister's decisive goal.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
No—this wasn't a derby. Liverpool's intensity was tactical brilliance, not emotional chaos. They pressed intelligently, created clear-cut chances, and finished clinically despite Madrid's possession dominance.
What is the European Royalty Clash?
The European Royalty Clash is the rivalry between Liverpool and Real Madrid, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Heavyweight Battle for the Top Eight
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. This fixture serves as a high-stakes benchmark for two clubs vying to bypass the playoff round and secure direct entry into the knockout stages.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage intensifies, Liverpool and Real Madrid find themselves in a precarious position. Both clubs have collected 12 points from six matches, hovering just outside and inside the critical top-eight bracket. Played at Anfield on November 04, 2025, the Stakes are remarkably high; a win could propel either side into the automatic qualification spots, while a loss leaves them vulnerable to the mid-table scramble. The Form of both teams has been inconsistent, with each side recording four wins and two losses, suggesting that neither has yet mastered the defensive Balance required for continental dominance.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided by the clash between the home side's high-pressing midfield and the visitors' ability to exploit space on the counter-attack. Without specific individuals dominating the headlines, the tactical focus shifts to the collective units. Liverpool's engine room must disrupt the rhythm of the Spanish side's veteran distributors. If the Reds' back line fails to maintain a disciplined high line, the visitors possess the Stars capable of punishing them with clinical efficiency in transition.
Our Prediction
Expect a match defined by momentum swings rather than sustained dominance. Both teams have shown they can score freely but struggle to keep clean sheets against elite opposition. A high-scoring draw appears the most probable result, as both managers may prioritise tactical security late in the game to avoid a damaging defeat in the race for the top eight. We anticipate a 2-2 thriller that leaves the qualification race wide open.