Nov 28, (V7N) - Liverpool secured their fifth consecutive victory in the Champions League with a 2-0 win over reigning champions Real Madrid at Anfield. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring early in the second half, while Cody Gakpo sealed the result with a powerful header in the 76th minute. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty in a frustrating performance, while Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah also failed to convert from the spot.

Manager Arne Slot hailed the win, noting the significance of overcoming a club with such a strong record in the competition. Liverpool now stand alone as the only team with a perfect record this season and are guaranteed at least a place in the knockout phase play-offs. Real Madrid, struggling with just six points from five matches, sit at the bottom of the qualification zone.

Dortmund, Lille, and PSV Shine on a Thrilling European Night
Borussia Dortmund strengthened their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb, featuring a stunning strike by English youngster Jamie Gittens. Goals by Ramy Bensebaini and Serhou Guirassy sealed the victory, leaving Dortmund level on 12 points with Barcelona.

Lille edged closer to a play-off spot with a 2-1 win over Bologna, courtesy of a brace by midfielder Ngal’ayel Mukau. Despite a brief equalizer by Bologna’s Jhon Lucumi, Mukau's 66th-minute strike secured the French side’s third win.

PSV Eindhoven produced a remarkable comeback to beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2. Trailing 2-0 at halftime, a brace from American midfielder Malik Tillman, including a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer, set up fellow countryman Ricardo Pepi for the winner in stoppage time.

Aston Villa Held by Juventus, Monaco Stunned by Benfica
Aston Villa were denied victory in a 0-0 draw with Juventus after Morgan Rogers’ stoppage-time goal was controversially disallowed. Villa are now just outside the top eight, one of seven teams on 10 points, with three matches remaining.

Monaco suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Benfica in a dramatic match. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Monaco retook the lead through Soungoutou Magassa, but late goals from Arthur Cabral and Zeki Amdouni handed the visitors victory.

Other Results
Celtic 1-1 Club Brugge: Celtic's Daizen Maeda canceled out a Cameron Carter-Vickers own goal.
Red Star Belgrade 5-1 Stuttgart: A comeback led by loanee Silas Katompa Mvumpa and a brace from Nemanja Radonjic earned Red Star their first points.
Sturm Graz 1-0 Girona: Austrian champions got off the mark with a winner from Mika Biereth.

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