Arne Slot highlights the key factor that stopped Real Madrid from scoring

Liverpool maintained their strong showing in the Champions League with a 1-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield, a triumph highlighted by the exceptional display from young fullback Conor Bradley, who received high praise from manager Arne Slot post-game.

At 22 years old, Bradley once again proved to be a reliable option on Liverpool’s right flank. Against the speedy star Vinicius Junior, the Northern Irish player showed grit, composure, and defensive discipline, effectively neutralizing Real’s most dangerous attacker, who was almost invisible during the match. Up front, Alexis Mac Allister’s precise header in the second half helped the Anfield side secure all three valuable points against Real Madrid.

After the game, coach Arne Slot expressed his pride in his player: “Conor was truly outstanding. Last season, he also performed very well against Real Madrid but had to leave the field due to injury in the 80th minute. This time, just three days after playing a full 90 minutes against Aston Villa, he faced Vinicius for the entire 90 minutes at an extremely high intensity.”

The Dutch coach also mentioned he was particularly impressed by his player’s stamina and fighting spirit. Slot added: “Real Madrid has scored 26 goals in La Liga, with Mbappe and Vinicius involved in 24 of them. To win, we had to defend very well, especially against individuals capable of deciding the outcome. And Conor did that excellently.”

Another notable aspect of the match was the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Real Madrid jersey. The English defender was heavily booed by Liverpool fans when he came on in the second half, after leaving The Kop this summer to join the Spanish giants.

However, Arne Slot refused to make negative comments about his former player and showed respect: “I was impressed by the atmosphere throughout the 90 minutes, not just when Trent came on. After the match, I gave him a hug. I don’t quite remember what I said, probably not much. But whenever I meet Trent, I always give him a hug because to me, he is very special, both as a player and as a person.”

The 1-0 victory over Real helped Liverpool secure their third win in the Champions Leagueand move up to 6th place on the table, level on points with Real Madrid. With the excellent form of key players and the remarkable development of young talents like Conor Bradley, Arne Slot’s squad is showing genuine ambition in their quest for the European trophy this season.

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