Liverpool finally overcame years of frustration against Real Madrid with a 2-0 victory at Anfield, avenging a decade of defeats to the Champions League holders. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo secured the win, despite both teams missing penalties, with Kylian Mbappe and Mo Salah unexpectedly failing to score.
However, a concerning moment late in the match somewhat overshadowed the victory. With Liverpool leading by two goals, the mood at Anfield briefly shifted when Conor Bradley went down holding his hamstring, forcing him to leave the pitch. Joe Gomez replaced him for the remaining minutes. Theo Squires was among the first to report the injury, noting on X: “Bradley might have done his hamstring. Gomez and Quansah out to warm up.”
Liverpool counting the cost of famous victory
Liverpool faced another injury scare at full-time when, just as the final whistle blew, Ibrahima Konate was seen on the ground, looking less than energetic. This, combined with Bradley’s injury, raises concerns for Arne Slot just days before a crucial match against Manchester City, especially considering Trent Alexander-Arnold is still recovering from his own setback.
Despite this, the Northern Ireland defender had been outstanding for Liverpool, delivering a powerful challenge that sent Kylian Mbappe to the ground, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. He also provided the assist for Alexis Mac Allister’s opening goal early in the second half. According to Sofascore, the 21-year-old won eight duels and made four tackles against Real Madrid, showing he’s more than capable of competing with European champions.
Liverpool will hope the injuries to both Bradley and Konate aren’t serious, while Trent’s potential return could be timely for the team.
