Liverpool's Dutch striker #18 Cody Gakpo (2R) celebrates scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on November 27, 2024. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
Liverpool: Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 on Wednesday to move back to the top of the Champions League standings with a perfect record of five victories from five.
Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were enough to give Arne Slot's team victory, with both Kylian Mbappe of Madrid and Mohamed Salah missing from the spot.
Defeat leaves holders Madrid in 24th spot.
