Alexis Mac Allister scored a header in the second half to lead Liverpool to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in a top-of-the-table clash between two European giants on Tuesday, causing the La Liga leaders to suffer their first defeat in the Champions League this season. Liverpool, coached by Arne Slot, moved up to sixth place in the standings with nine points after four group stage matches, one place behind Real Madrid, who are level on points but have a superior goal difference. Liverpool, who ended a disastrous three-match losing streak three days ago, were aggressive from the first whistle, keeping Real Madrid's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtoa on alert before Mac Allister scored.
