Liverpool maintained their flawless start to the Champions League season, defeating reigning champions Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield. This victory solidified their position as the only team with a perfect record in the competition.
Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring early in the second half, giving Liverpool a well-deserved lead. Kylian Mbappé missed a crucial penalty for Real Madrid, further denting their hopes of a comeback. Mohamed Salah also missed a penalty for Liverpool, but Cody Gakpo sealed the victory with a late header.
Other Notable Results
- Borussia Dortmund cruised to a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb, with Jamie Gittens, Ramy Bensebaini, and Serhou Guirassy scoring the goals.
- Aston Villa and Juventus played out a goalless draw, with Villa missing a late chance to secure a vital victory.
- Monaco suffered a 3-2 defeat to Benfica, despite taking an early lead.
- Lille defeated Bologna 2-1, with Ngal’ayel Mukau scoring both goals for the French side.
- PSV Eindhoven staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2.
- Red Star Belgrade thrashed Stuttgart 5-1, while Sturm Graz secured a 1-0 win over Girona.
With these results, the Champions League race is heating up, and several teams are vying for a spot in the knockout stages.
