Spanish media have delivered a scathing verdict on Real Madrid following their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Alexis Mac Allister's second-half goal secured the win for the Reds, but the scoreline flattered the visitors, who were saved by Thibaut Courtois's heroics.
Mundo Deportivo criticised Kylian Mbappe for 'going missing' in the first half, while Cadena SER slammed both Jude Bellingham and Mbappe for failing to track back defensively. Sport placed the blame on manager Xabi Alonso, accusing him of tactical errors, particularly in defending set pieces.
Conor Bradley earned praise for keeping Vinicius Jr quiet, with Sport noting that the Brazilian's advantage is minimised when he faces defenders who can match his pace. Liverpool's performance was described as arguably their best of the season, while Real Madrid's was one of their worst.
The result leaves both sides level on nine points in the group phase, trailing only Arsenal and Bayern Munich. For Liverpool, it marks a potential turning point after a difficult spell, while Real Madrid face a stark reminder of the importance of intensity and discipline.
