Liverpool Tops Real Madrid, Turkish Stars Shine In Champions League
Liverpool powered past Real Madrid in a thrilling Champions League clash at Anfield, solidifying their perfect start to the competition. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo provided the goals in a 2-0 victory, while both sides missed opportunities from the penalty spot.
June marks the third stage of the Champions League group stage, a pivotal point for teams to solidify their position within their respective groups and begin to envision a path towards European glory.
A Night of Missed Opportunities
The first half ended goalless, but the tension was palpable as both teams probed for an opening. Liverpool struck first in the 52nd minute when Mac Allister calmly slotted the ball into the net. The second goal arrived in the 76th minute through Gakpo, who capitalized on a defensive lapse.
The match featured two missed penalties. Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe saw his shot saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in the 61st minute, while Mohamed Salah blazed his penalty over the bar for Liverpool ten minutes later.
“It was a tough game,” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said after the match. “We created some good chances and defended well. It was important to get the three points tonight.
Real Madrid’s defeat marked their second consecutive loss in the competition, following their home defeat to Milan. The Spanish giants now sit on 6 points in Group B, while Liverpool stand alone at the top with 15.
Turkish Stars Shine Bright
Elsewhere in the Champions League, Turkish national team players Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Kenan Yıldız both featured for their clubs. Aktürkoğlu started and played the full 90 minutes for Benfica, who secured a dramatic 3-2 win away to Monaco.
Victory moved Benfica to 9 points in Group H, keeping them in the hunt for top spot. Monaco remain on 10 points. The match was a dramatic affair, with Vangelis Pavlidis, Arthur Cabral, and Zeki Amdouni scoring for Benfica, while Eliesse Ben Seghir and Soungoutou Magassa found the back of the net for Monaco.
Yıldız also started for Juventus but was substituted in the 82nd minute as they drew 0-0 away at Aston Villa. His team is currently on 8 points in Group E, while Aston Villa have 10.
Champions League Scores: A Busy Night of Action
Here are the complete results from Matchday 3 in the UEFA Champions League:
Red Star 5-1 Stuttgart
Sturm Graz 1-0 Girona
Aston Villa 0-0 Juventus
Bologna 1-2 Lille
Celtic 1-1 Club Brugge
Dinamo Zagreb 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
Liverpool 2-0 Real Madrid
Monaco 2-3 Benfica
PSV 3-2 Shakhtar Donetsk
Who scored goals for Liverpool in their victory over Real Madrid?
## Liverpool Downs Real Madrid in Champions League Thriller
**Interviewer:** Welcome back to the show. We’ve seen some incredible Champions League action this week, and none more thrilling than Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over reigning champions Real Madrid at Anfield. To break down this exciting match, we’re joined by football analyst Sarah Jones. Sarah, Liverpool has had a perfect start to the Champions League. How important was this win against Real Madrid?
**Sarah Jones:** It’s absolutely massive. Beating the Champions League holders on their own turf is a huge statement of intent from Liverpool. They’ve shown they’re genuine contenders this year, and this win will give them a massive confidence boost. [[1](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13260698/liverpool-2-0-real-madrid-alexis-mac-allister-and-cody-gakpo-score-as-kylian-mbappe-and-mo-salah-miss-penalties)]
**Interviewer:** The match saw goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo. Both players have been in excellent form lately.
**Sarah Jones:** Absolutely. Mac Allister has settled in brilliantly since joining Liverpool, and Gakpo is finally showing the potential we all knew he had. Their goals were both well-taken, and they were threats throughout the game.
**Interviewer:** What about the missed penalties? Both Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah failed to convert from the spot.
**Sarah Jones:** It was a bizarre night for penalties. Both misses were crucial moments in the game, and they could have swung the momentum either way. But ultimately, Liverpool’s clinical finishing and disciplined defending were the difference.
**Interviewer:** Liverpool now top their group with a perfect record. What are your predictions for their campaign?
**Sarah Jones:** It’s early days, but they’re definitely one of the teams to watch. Their attacking firepower is formidable, and their defense looks solid. If they can maintain this level of performance, they have a real chance of going all the way.
