With a well-earned victory in an exciting match at Anfield, Liverpool have broken the curse of Real Madrid and preserved their perfect Champions League record. There was no doubting Liverpool as head coach Arne Slot's incredible start as Jurgen Klopp's successor continued, even though they had lost to the holders in eight prior tournament encounters, including two Champions League finals.
Carlo Ancelotti's team, who have already dropped three of their last five games and will have to contend for a play-off spot under the tournament's new format, was overpowered by Liverpool. After 52 minutes, Alexis Mac Allister gave the home team the lead with a low shot over Thibaut Courtois in front of a jubilant Kop, in a match where both superstars, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool, missed penalty kicks.
Following Andy Robertson's foul on Lucas Vazquez, Real Madrid wasted the opportunity to tie the score as Caoimhin Kelleher stopped Mbappe's penalty. Salah then shot wide after being knocked down by Ferland Mendy, and Slot's team missed their spot-kick. With five straight victories, Liverpool topped the Champions League standings. They didn't have to wait long to extend their advantage, as substitute Cody Gakpo headed past Courtois from Robertson's cross 14 minutes from time.
A stoppage-time goal from Morgan Rogers prevented Aston Villa from a Champions League win over Juventus. Villa's winless streak now stands at seven games as the video assistant referee ruled off Rogers' tap-in after seeing a foul on goalkeeper Michele di Gregorio. Though they drew with Crystal Palace on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak, Unai Emery's team hasn't experienced triumph since defeating Bologna 2-0 five weeks prior. Despite having most of the opportunities against Juventus, Villa was unable to score against the side with the greatest defensive record in Serie A.
Borussia Dortmund secured a significant triumph
After 77 minutes, Emery substituted Jhon Duran in the hopes that he would change the outcome. When Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez palmed away Francisco Conceicao's attempt at the near post, just centimeters from the line, the Portuguese winger's low effort may have been the game-changing moment. With a 2-0 victory against opponent Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League's fifth round, Borussia Dortmund secured a significant triumph.
Borussia Dortmund began the game with a strong offensive effort, but the team's players managed to score the opening goal through Jimmy Benno Gittins in the 41st minute. Borussia Dortmund was successful in increasing their score with this win. He gained 12 points, which put him in fourth position in the Champions League standings, after winning four games and losing just one.