Games don’t come much more glamorous than Liverpool vs. Real Madrid, and Wednesday’s standout matchup did not disappoint.

Real Madrid are the team that Liverpool have lost most often against in European competition (7). Indeed, among sides they’ve faced 5+ times in Europe, they’re also the opponent they have lost the highest percentage of their games against (64% - seven losses in 11 games).

It was a great night for the Liverpool fans as they witnessed another positive performance of this team in this first part part of the season, while the away side disappointed aga

Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally see him end his wait to win the Champions League. Instead, the France international and defending champion Madrid are in danger of being eliminated from European club soccer's elite tournament at the first stage after Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool leaves them in a fight just to make the playoffs for the next round.

After matchday five of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Liverpool are the first team to reach the round of 16 or knockout phase play-offs following a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield, a fifth straight league phase win for the Reds. Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo were on target for Arne Slot's side who are top of the league table with 15 points,