After defeating Los Blancos 2-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night in the Champions League, Liverpool officially ended the Real Madrid curse.

The Reds have won all five of their games thus far in the 2024–25 European campaign, continuing their perfect start.

Madrid, who have now dropped three of their last five games, was simply overwhelmed by Liverpool.

This win was particularly meaningful for the Reds, who had lost against them in their last eight efforts, including two Champions League finals.

In an exciting match at Anfield, Mohamed Salah missed a penalty kick, and goals came from Cody Gakpo and Alexis MacAllister in the second half.

Kylian Mbappe was denied a penalty by Caoimhin Kelleher, and Arne Slot called Curtis Jones “outstanding.”

Conor Bradley was the show’s main attraction.Conor Bradley, who started this sport for the first time, had a memorable night.

Fearless, the 21-year-old right-back struck Mbappe with a smashing tackle.

The teenage defender appeared to be Trent Alexander-Arnold’s ideal substitute when he wasn’t there. Every time he rushed with the ball, he looked threatening and contributed to the first goal.

The Times described him as “superb”; the Daily Mail gave him a 9/10 rating, while The Athletic noted that he played a “sublime” pass to MacAllister leading to the goal.

He was playing for Bolton away at Fleetwood two years ago this week, according to the Mail. Some cheer for the young player, who helped Mac Allister score and played excellent defense against Mbappe.

Bradley’s injury concernsTowards the end of the match, Bradley and Ibrahima Konate picked up injuries, and they looked in pain.

Bradley appeared to suffer a hamstring injury in the 87th minute, and he could be out for the crucial Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday.

Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute against Madrid, and he should be able to return against City.