MacAllister finds a way past Courtois as Liverpool edge Real Madrid at raucous Anfield

To rub salt into Trent Alexander-Arnold's wounds, his long-term replacement Conor Bradley stood out at right back in a near faultless performance for Arne Slot's side.

Alexis Mac Allister scores Liverpool's first goal past Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid during the Champions League match at Anfield. Picture: Carl Recine/Getty Images

Champions League: Liverpool 1 Real Madrid 0 

ALEXIS MacAllister's first goal since April was well worth the wait as Liverpool came out on top in the battle of the European heavyweights.