Alexis Mac Allister 's second-half header proved decisive as a revitalised Liverpool deservedly defeated Real Madrid 1-0 at Anfield to equal a Champions League record.

In a closely-contested first half with chances at both ends of the field, one controversial moment stood out - one that went against the Premier League champions.

The Reds were first awarded a free kick when Dominik Szoboszlai 's shot struck Aurelien Tchouameni's hand right on the line, but after a pitchside review, Liverpool were not given a penalty, but the handball call itself was overturned.

The home faithful would have felt that justice was served just past the hour mark, though, as one of the smallest men on the pitch - Mac Allister - beat the hitherto impenetrable Thibaut Courtois with a bulle

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