Madrid, Nov 6: Kylian Mbappe, who has been in great form this season, had a tough night at Anfield as Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League. Despite scoring 21 goals in 17 games this season,

Mbappe could not find his rhythm against Liverpool’s strong defense. He had only three attempts, none of which were on target.Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said his team lacked threat in the final third but did not single out Mbappe.

Liverpool’s defensive tactics, led by the solid performance of Conor Bradley, effectively kept Madrid’s attack quiet. Mbappe’s best chance was a curled shot that went wide of the goal after Liverpool fell behind to Alexis Mac Allister’s 61st-minute header.

This match at Anfield mirrored Mbappe’s struggles last year against Liverpool when he also failed to score and missed a penalty.

Despite this setback, Mbappe remains a key player for Madrid, but Liverpool’s resilience shone through as they secured a crucial win.Liverpool coach Arne Slot credited his players’ focused defending and preparation for the victory, highlighting the challenge of containing stars like Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

The win helped Liverpool claim three important points in the Champions League group stage.