Liverpool, Tottenham & Arsenal all win in Champions League
Mac Allister header gives Reds deserved win over Real Madrid - read more here
Van de Ven scores wonder goal for 10-man Spurs in 4-0 victory over Copenhagen - read more here
Arsenal beat Slavia Prague 3-0 thanks to Saka penalty & Merino double - read more here
Gunners midfielder Dowman, 15, becomes youngest player in Champions League history on as sub
That's all from us for this evening. We'll be back tomorrow with more Champions League action when Chelsea take on Qarabag in the early kick-off before Manchester City host Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle face Athletic Club.
See you then!
Down at the bottom of the Champions League table, a draw between Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt leaves them middle of the pile with four points apiece.
Of course more games to come tomorrow so it could all change yet.
Image source, BBC SportHere's how things stand in the top half of the Champions League table.
Bayern Munich's win over Paris St-Germain puts them top of the table with four wins from four with Arsenal on the same points in second after their win over Slavia Prague earlier this evening.
Liverpool and Spurs also move into the top eight after their important victories.
Image source, BBC SportHere's how things have gone this evening in the Champions League.
Image source, BBC SportFT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaking to Amazon Prime about the mentality of the group and wanting the clean sheet: "If you want my honest answer then the difference is the playing style of the teams we have faced. You cannot compare a game of football when one team wants to bring the ball out of the back and the other teams are in a low block and are in a way more direct. I think you saw a similar style from us that you saw last season but we have to make sure that when we play against any style we can win the game.
"Again today shows the importance of set pieces. We have scored four in the Champions League. If we had scored as many in the Premier League we would have more points than we have now, but we have scored none and conceded five. If that is your balance you are not going to pick up many points."
On dealing with such a poor run: "It is nicer if you win games than if you lose as a manager. If you lose then it takes all of your time because you so badly want to change it but you also try to be the same manager and person that you are when you are winning. I did the same, told them that with our set piece balance it is really hard to win games of football, open play chance creation was good all season apart from the Villa game, which we won. So I tried to tell them what was actually happening instead of all the noise around them. The only thing I can do is tell them my opinion and hope it is strong enough for them to believe me."
"Sunday is another game coming up against a very strong team. We have lost too many points in the Premier League but in the Champions League we are doing well. We need to do better and that is what we are going to try and there's a lot of games coming up for us to show that."
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, speaking to Amazon Prime: "It was really tight, tight game. The momentum, they got the lead and after we tried it was always going to be an intense game.
"Unluckily we couldn't get anything. We have tried, for sure, we have reached the last line, but we didn't create that many chances as expected."
On Thibaut Courtois: "For me we have the best, we are lucky we have him, he made great saves today."
On the league phase: "Now, it is Champions League group stage, still many points to play."
On Trent Alexander-Arnold's reception: "Well, it could be expected. He was focused and wanted to be part of it. So first time. He has challenges for him - it is new experience. Step by step, but we are happy we have him."
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I hope those 'Slot out' fans are sat in their sitting rooms feeling rather silly right now. Not going to be sorted overnight, but signs that the right man is in charge and finding the right shape for this new side.
Freddie, London
Something about midweek European nights at Anfield brings out the best in the players and the crowd.
Dave, Newport
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live
It felt like Liverpool dictated all the time what happened.
They were better than Madrid. Liverpool counter-attack with danger. So Liverpool were dangerous.
Every 50-50 was won by a Liverpool player. When they had to defend deep at the end and keep the result, they did that very well. Pace, stronger, quicker and more intelligent [from Liverpool].
Seven games in the Champions League played between English sides and Spanish sides – it is 6-1 to England and 14 goals against 4.
The game played by the English side has a different pace, physicality is stronger, they're intelligent, they have talent, they know what to do in every part of the pitch.
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham, speaking to Amazon Prime: "I think the scoreline reflects the game. They slightly edged it in the second half they brought a bit more.
"Second half, their momentum took over and they edged it.
"After they scored, it felt like we wanted to force things a little too much. Things to learn, still really early in the season and still early in the Champions League campaign. We were a lot worse off last season and still managed to get through."
On Trent Alexander-Arnold: "Obviously, it is one of those things in football. The fans booing isn't a reflection of how they feel about him.
"I think it is more to give their team the edge and throw him off a little bit. I am sure they're appreciative of what he has done for the club. It is one of those things."
On a possible England call-up: "I would love to be, but it's not my call."
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Robbie Fowler
Former Liverpool striker on Amazon Prime
The last couple of performances says they are, or certainly on the right track anyway.
As champions teams are going to come here and raise their game. They will try that little bit more to get a result.
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Liverpool boss Arne Slot speaking to Amazon Prime: "Very pleased. It's been [some] tricky weeks for us, many away games, hardly any rest in between every single game. Again we only had two games in between this game but the same was there for Real Madrid. It helps if you can play in front of these fans and you can play in front of Real Madrid because I think that brings the best out of my players and out of our fans. A great performance against a team that only lost once all season. It could have been a bit more maybe."
On getting a second consecutive clean sheet: "I said before the game that they have scored 26 goals in La Liga, and Mbappe and Vinicius together have 24 goal contributions. So, if you want to win this game you have to make sure that these two are not on the scoresheet. The whole team defended really well, in the high press and the low block. Conor [Bradley] was outstanding. To be up against Vinicius so many times one v one is not for everyone. He did outstanding today.
"I said to the players that the only thing I did not want was a mid block, because those two up front [Vinicius and Mbappe] have deep runs, unbelievable timing and incredible pace, so we either press them really high or sit in a low block. So never give them space, and in the few moments you do, take it away because 24 goal contributions from 26 goals tells you everything you need to know about these two."
Don't forget that tomorrow night we'll have the highlights from all of this week's Champions League action where you can watch that immense goal plus all the action from tonight and tomorrow night's matches.
FT: Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
Owen Hargreaves
Former Manchester United midfielder on TNT Sports
On Micky van de Ven's solo goal:
It's one of the best goals you will ever see, ever. He runs past players like they're not even there. To stay strong and then to finish... that's ridiculous. Goal of the season, game over.
FT: Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
Nedum Onuoha
Former Manchester City defender on Match of the Day full-time reaction
On Micky van de Ven's goal...
It's top. Really, really good. It's like when he assisted at Old Trafford last season. When defenders go on those runs, it's hard to understand who should stop them. With the size and the speed he has, we actually saw a player on the other side of the pitch who wanted nothing to do with him.
FT: Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
Tottenham Hotspurs manager Thomas Frank speaking to TNT Sport: "I am very happy with a lot of things. I think in life and football after a bad performance or situation it is about how you react.
"We call it a bounce-back mentality and our players have had a great bounce-back mentality in the last few days they have wanted to turn things around and win, which we did.
"I think it was an impressive win because we controlled the game from minute one. We got the red card and the players found another level which was super impressive."
On Brennan Johnson's red card: "You can always say it is unnecessary but in the moment when he goes down there, that he has no intention to do anything that will get him a red card. I think it is quite harsh and I think VAR see it from still footage and that makes it much more brutal. I don't think he did anything reckless.
On Micky van de Ven's goal: "That could be goal of the season. It was like [Lionel] Messi turned into a centre back. It seems like [Cristian] Romero didn't want to stand down for his other centre mate too. That was also a great goal."
FT: Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen
Let's talk about that Micky van de Ven goal.
He picks up the ball in his own half and just starts running...
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd running...
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd running...
Image source, Getty ImagesAnd then smashes home with as good a finish as you would see from a top striker. Absolutely brilliant.
Image source, Getty ImagesFT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Jonathan Woodgate
Former Real Madrid defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Anfield
The shape of the Liverpool's team and how they took to the manager's gameplan is what won Liverpool the game.
There was a massive difference between Liverpool getting their players behind the ball and Madrid's players getting behind the ball.
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Wayne Rooney
Former Man Utd striker on Amazon Prime
When you are the champions and go and lose two or three games in a row you expect to get criticised. What we are seeing is a solidarity between the players.
What we saw tonight was Liverpool of last season. I am sure this was a blueprint for them moving forward.
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Stephen Warnock
Former Liverpool defender on BBC Radio 5 Live at Anfield
A huge step forward for Liverpool. Now, it is about drip feeding in your newer players.
FT: Liverpool 1-0 Real Madrid
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, speaking to Amazon Prime: "I think there was a lot of energy and a lot of hard work. Obviously, they have won 14 in the last 15 - they have a lot of quality. We know their strengths.
"So, we had to be spot on in everything we do. I think we performed our gameplan perfectly.
"It is easy to say now because we won twice in a row - in a world of chaos you have to stay calm and see perspective of things."
On standing up to criticism from pundits: "I am living with players that might have been affected by it. If you lose a game for Liverpool - four, five games – there is criticism - that is normal in a sense.
"It is over the top at times. I think it's because we live in the world of so many platforms, so many people can say stuff, and it can be picked up. Ex-players that played at the highest level had difficult moments as well.
"I want to perform for the team, the club and everyone who supports us through thick and thin."
On keeping a clean sheet: "You can see at the moment Arsenal are flying, and it is down to clean sheets and not conceding chances.
"We have the quality to hurt anyone on the break - it starts with the defending. Today you saw the hard work.
"We have to keep going. Sunday is going to be another difficult one. We all know how football works - it can change over night."
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
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| 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 12 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
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| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
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| 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
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| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
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10 Sporting CP | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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| 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
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| 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
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15 Qarabağ | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
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16 Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
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17 PSV | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
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| 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 4 |
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| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 4 |
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| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
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| 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 3 |
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24 Club Brugge | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 3 |
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| 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 3 |
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26 Union Saint-Gilloise | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 3 |
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27 Bodø / Glimt | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 2 |
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28 Pafos | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 2 |
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30 Slavia Prague | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2 |
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31 Olympiakos | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
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33 Copenhagen | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 1 |
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34 Kairat | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
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35 Benfica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
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36 Ajax | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 0 |
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Manager:Arne Slot
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Xabi Alonso
Formation:4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Manager:Arne Slot
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager:Xabi Alonso
Formation:4 - 1 - 4 - 1
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Liverpool |
2' | Liverpool |
3' | Liverpool |
4' | Liverpool |
5' | Liverpool |
6' | Liverpool |
7' | Real Madrid |
8' | Real Madrid |
9' | Real Madrid |
10' | Real Madrid |
11' | Liverpool |
12' | Liverpool |
13' | Liverpool |
14' | Liverpool |
15' | Liverpool |
16' | Liverpool |
17' | Real Madrid |
18' | Real Madrid |
19' | Real Madrid |
20' | Real Madrid |
21' | Real Madrid |
22' | Real Madrid |
23' | Real Madrid |
24' | Liverpool |
25' | Liverpool |
26' | Liverpool |
27' | Real Madrid |
28' | Liverpool |
29' | Liverpool |
30' | Liverpool |
31' | Liverpool |
32' | Liverpool |
33' | Liverpool |
34' | Liverpool |
35' | Liverpool |
36' | Liverpool |
37' | Liverpool |
38' | Liverpool |
39' | Liverpool |
40' | Liverpool |
41' | Real Madrid |
42' | Real Madrid |
43' | Real Madrid |
44' | Real Madrid |
45' | Liverpool |
45'+1 | Real Madrid |
Half time 45'+2 | Liverpool |
46' | Liverpool |
47' | Liverpool |
48' | Liverpool |
49' | Liverpool |
50' | Liverpool |
51' | Liverpool |
52' | Liverpool |
53' | Liverpool |
54' | Liverpool |
55' | Liverpool |
56' | Real Madrid |
57' | Real Madrid |
58' | Real Madrid |
59' | Real Madrid |
60' | Real Madrid |
61' | LiverpoolGoal |
62' | Liverpool |
63' | Liverpool |
64' | Liverpool |
65' | Liverpool |
66' | Real Madrid |
67' | Real Madrid |
68' | Liverpool |
69' | Liverpool |
70' | Real Madrid |
71' | Real Madrid |
72' | Real Madrid |
73' | Liverpool |
74' | Real Madrid |
75' | Real Madrid |
76' | Real Madrid |
77' | Real Madrid |
78' | Liverpool |
79' | Liverpool |
80' | Liverpool |
81' | Real Madrid |
82' | Real Madrid |
83' | Real Madrid |
84' | Real Madrid |
85' | Real Madrid |
86' | Real Madrid |
87' | Real Madrid |
88' | Real Madrid |
89' | Real Madrid |
90' | Liverpool |
90'+1 | Real Madrid |
90'+2 | Real Madrid |
90'+3 | Real Madrid |
90'+4 | Real Madrid |
90'+5 | Real Madrid |
Full time 90'+6 | Real Madrid |
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Liverpool and Real Madrid have faced each other on 12 previous occasions in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League. After winning the first three between 1981 and 2009, Liverpool have only won one of the last nine (D1 L7).
This will be the eighth time that Liverpool and Real Madrid have met in the UEFA Champions League since the start of the 2017-18 season, with the Spanish side winning five of the previous seven (D1 L1). Including all MD4 games this season, only two fixtures will have been played more often in the competition in this period: Manchester City v Real Madrid (10) and Paris SG v Bayern Munich (9).
All four of Liverpool’s wins over Real Madrid in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League have been to nil, including the most recent one in November 2024 (2-0 at Anfield). Only Juventus (5) have won and kept a clean sheet against Real Madrid across the two competitions on more occasions.
Liverpool have won 20 of their last 22 home UEFA Champions League group stage games (D1 L1), including each of their last 12 in a row. However, three of their seven home group defeats have come versus Spanish sides (one each vs Barcelona, Valencia and Real Madrid).
Real Madrid have won their first three UEFA Champions League matches this season – on two of the previous four occasions they’ve started with four consecutive wins, they’ve lifted the trophy (2001-02 and 2023-24), reaching the semi-finals in the other two (2011-12 and 2014-15).
Real Madrid have had the most shots on target in the UEFA Champions League this season (37), having 10+ in all three games (15 v Marseille, 12 v Kairat, 10 v Juventus). Since 2003-04, the only team to do so in four in a row are Madrid themselves in the 2013-14 campaign, though Liverpool have only faced 10+ shots on target twice since 2003-04, and never at Anfield.
Arne Slot has won 10 of his 13 UEFA Champions League matches as Liverpool manager (L3), with only Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich (10), Luis Enrique at Barcelona (11) and Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid (12) reaching 10 wins in fewer games with a club. Slot at Liverpool is the fastest any manager has won 10 games with an English club, however.
Of the 10 players with 50+ goals in European Cup/UEFA Champions League history, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has the highest percentage scored in away matches (53% - 32/60). The Frenchman netted a hat-trick in his previous away game in the competition (v Kairat on MD2), and now has the joint-most away hat-tricks of any player in European Cup/Champions League history (3 – level with Filippo Inzaghi).
This game could be Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham’s 50th UEFA Champions League appearance, reaching that total aged just 22 years and 128 days – the youngest of any player in the competition’s history. The current youngest is Iker Casillas, who hit 50 games aged 22 years and 155 days, just 115 days after Bellingham was born in 2003.
Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold could become just the second Englishman to play against Liverpool in the European Cup having previously played for them in the competition, after Nottingham Forest’s Larry Lloyd in September 1978 (played both games against Liverpool in the first round in 1978-79).
