Carlo Ancelotti’s side breaks an unwelcome Champions League losing streak

Los Blancos, who last season won a record-tying 15th Champions League championship, lost against Liverpool on Merseyside after Arne Slot's winning team was led by Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo. Kylian Mbappe had a chance to give Real Madrid a point back from the penalty spot shortly after Max Allister had given Liverpool the lead in the 52nd minute, but Caoimhin Kelleher stopped his 12-yard attempt.

With 20 minutes left, Mohamed Salah then missed the mark with a spot kick of his own, but Liverpool's replacement Gakpo headed into the top corner to seal the victory. Real Madrid is dragging behind in 24th position after dropping three of their first five games and trailing by four points from the automatic last-16 qualifying berths, while Liverpool is still leading the 36-team Champions League standings after winning five of their past five games.