Liverpool expose Madrid’s blind spots at Anfield in a wake-up call for Real Madrid
Liverpool handed Real Madrid a painful wake-up call at Anfield, laying bare Madrid’s growing pains under Xabi Alonso. The Spaniards produced limited attacking threat and failed to penetrate a compact Liverpool block. The match emphasized leadership gaps and mental composure in big moments as Madrid transition to a younger core. It served as a reminder that European giants must evolve quickly to stay competitive. A light touch of humor caps a night that underscored serious business on the pitch.