In a thrilling UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday, Liverpool delivered an impressive performance, defeating defending champions Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield.
This victory allowed Liverpool to reclaim the coveted top position in the Champions League standings, boasting an unbeaten record of five wins from five matches in the group stage.
Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot was seen celebrating passionately on the sidelines as his team showcased their dominance on home turf.
The turning point in the game came in the second half when Alexis Mac Allister found the net with a well-placed shot following a well-executed team play. Shortly after, Cody Gakpo added to the scoreline, ensuring a comfortable lead for the Reds.
In a surprising twist, both Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah had opportunities to convert penalties during the match but failed to score, marking a rare off day for two of the game’s superstars.
The defeat for Real Madrid was particularly disappointing as it relegated them to the 24th position in the standings, a stark contrast to their usual dominance in European football.
In another notable match on the same Champions League night, Borussia Dortmund secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb, further cementing their position in the Champions League.
The young English winger Jamie Gittens opened the scoring with a spectacular solo effort, curling a powerful strike from the edge of the box that left the Zagreb goalkeeper with no chance.
Ramy Bensebaini quickly followed up by doubling the lead early in the second half, connecting perfectly with a corner taken by Pascal Gross to head the ball into the net. Serhou Guirassy capped the scoring with a late goal after emerging from the bench, ensuring that Dortmund left Croatia with all three points.
This victory not only marked Dortmund’s first away win in any competition since September but also significantly boosted their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds of the Champions League. With four wins out of five matches, the team has demonstrated resilience and skill throughout the campaign.
Below are the UEFA Champions League Results For Wednesday, November 28:
Crvena zvezda Vs VfB Stuttgart
5 – 1
SK Sturm Graz Vs Girona
1 – 0
Aston Villa Vs Juventus
0-0
Monaco Vs Benfica
2 – 3
PSV Vs Shakhtar Donetsk
3 – 2
Liverpool Vs Real Madrid
2 – 0
Celtic Vs Club Brugge
1-1
Bologna Vs LOSC
1-2
Dinamo Zagreb Vs Dortmund
0 – 3
