Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, overcoming a stellar performance from Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Goals from Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota secured the victory for the Premier League side.
The win marks a notable shift in momentum for Liverpool, who had previously struggled against Real Madrid in recent Champions League campaigns, including losing to them in the 2022 final. This result puts Liverpool in a strong position heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu next week, though the tie remains open.Real Madrid, seeking a record-extending 15th european Cup title, will need to overturn the deficit on home soil to maintain their Champions League aspirations.
Key moments from the match included a first-half duel between real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior and Liverpool’s Conor Bradley, culminating in a yellow card for Vinícius. courtois was instrumental in keeping the score down, notably denying Dominik Szoboszlai with a crucial save in the 27th minute. A potential penalty for Real Madrid was overturned after VAR intervention, with the referee opting for a dropped ball following a handball by Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Darwin Núñez opened the scoring for liverpool in the 83rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive error. diogo Jota then doubled the lead in added time, securing the 2-0 victory. The match was also notable for a quiet performance from Vinícius Júnior, a key player for Real Madrid.
