Real Madrid’s top winger was neutralized by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s potential successor during his return to Anfield.
As a tense and rainy Anfield awaited one final effort from Real Madrid, a storyline that had taken on a theatrical quality all evening threatened to become significant. Trent Alexander-Arnold prepared to deliver one of those dipping crosses that have earned the Kop’s gratitude over the years, and the thought arose that, if executed well, he might leave having contributed to a point his team hardly deserved.
However, such concerns were unnecessary. In line with their lackluster performance, Real’s attack failed to present Alexander-Arnold with a target. Additionally, when his cross drifted into an empty space with Vinícius Júnior in languid pursuit, a familiar challenge awaited. Conor Bradley had charged through the Brazilian cleanly near the byline on a prior occasion and was not about to relent now. Allowing the ball to go out as his opponent lunged in desperation, Liverpool’s present right-back wrapped up a performance that made distractions irrelevant.
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