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Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his satisfaction after his side’s impressive 1–0 triumph over Real Madrid in Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League encounter at Anfield.

An Alexis Mac Allister goal secured the victory for the Reds, who delivered a dominant performance that delighted their manager. However, Slot admitted he would have preferred a wider margin to reflect Liverpool’s control of the game.

 “It’s impressive, because we faced a fantastic team — one that’s been in outstanding form, losing only once and winning the rest,” Slot said. “To beat them, and in the way we did, is really encouraging.”

The Dutch tactician credited Liverpool’s preparedness on set-pieces for making the difference on the night.

 “At this level, being strong in set-pieces is vital. You usually need that to get results, and that’s what worked for us today,” he noted.

Slot also acknowledged the boost provided by the home crowd, especially after a congested run of away fixtures.

 “It helps when you’re playing at home after so many away games. The fans gave us that extra push, especially when fatigue started to show,” he added.

The Liverpool boss reserved special praise for Conor Bradley, who delivered a standout defensive display against Vinicius Junior.

 “Conor was fantastic. Last season, he was excellent against Real Madrid until he had to come off injured. This time, after playing 90 minutes against Villa, he went again with great intensity and defended brilliantly,” Slot said.

He went on to highlight the importance of controlling Real Madrid’s key attacking threats.

 “They’ve scored 26 goals in La Liga, and Mbappe and Vinicius have been involved in most of them. If you want to win against such a side, you must defend well — and Conor did that superbly.”

On Mac Allister’s performance, Slot suggested the Argentine is rediscovering his rhythm along with other members of the squad.

 “Yes, Macca is getting back to his best. But it’s not just him — several players are finding their rhythm again. The Premier League doesn’t offer easy games, and adjusting to that intensity takes time,” he said.

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