The confrontation between Liverpool and Real Madrid was full of tension from the first minutes, with high speed and fierce pressing in the midfield.
Real Madrid had a chance to open the scoring when Jude Bellingham handled it delicately in the penalty area, but the Liverpool goalkeeper promptly flew to block it. In contrast, Dominik Szoboszlai repeatedly challenged Thibaut Courtois with powerful long-range shots, forcing the Belgian goalkeeper to show off his excellent reflexes.
Controversy also appeared in the match. Liverpool demanded a penalty after the ball touched Aurelien Tchouameni's hand in the penalty area, but VAR and the referee determined it was not their fault.
Los Blancos then also demanded a penalty when Vinicius Junior fell in the 16m50 area, but once again decided not to change. The first half ended with a score of 0-0, but Courtois became the center of attention with a series of important saves.
In the second half, the game continued to struggle, but Liverpool increased the attack. In the 61st minute, from an accurate free kick by Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister jumped high and headed the ball close to the goal to score for the home team.
Courtois flew but could not block it. After VAR checked, the goal was still recognized, helping Liverpool take a 1-0 lead.
Real Madrid was forced to push up their formation to find an equalizer. Mbappe had a chance in the 75th minute, but his shot in the penalty area went just wide of the post. Xabi Alonso's personnel adjustments did not create the necessary breakthrough, while Liverpool maintained a reasonable pace, pressed at the right time and defended the result.
Courtois had a near-perfect match with many excellent saves, but his efforts were not enough.
In the end, Liverpool won 1-0, while Real Madrid left Anfield with great regret.
