Real Madrid slump to a disappointing defeat as Liverpool emerge victorious from their Champions League challenge

Real Madrid are in a rather precarious situation in the Champions League, having fallen to their third defeat in five league stage games. Carlo Ancelotti's side were second best against Liverpool, eventually going down to a 2-0 defeat at Anfield.

The first half was evenly contested, with neither side able to force a goal. However, it took just seven minutes into the second period for Liverpool to break the deadlock after that a well taken goal which was finished by Alexis Mac Allister.

Both sides missed a penalty before the 70th minute. Andy Robertson's foul on Lucas Vazquez allowed Kylian Mbappe to step up, but his effort was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher. Shortly after, Mohamed Salah dragged his own effort wide from 12 meters. In the end, it was Mbappe who regretted his miss the most Liverpool doubled their lead on 77 minutes courtesy of Cody Gakpo.

The result means that Real Madrid They are currently 24th – in the final play-off position – in the league stage standings with three days to go.