Real Madrid’s disappointing start to their Champions League defence continued on Wednesday as they were defeated 2-0 by Liverpool at Anfield. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were second-best on the night,

Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat at Anfield, further hampered by an injury to Eduardo Camavinga. The midfielder was forced off in the second half with a suspected hamstring problem, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with another key player sidelined.

Sitting top of the Premier League after 12 games and the Champions League group after five games — unbeaten against the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, and Real Madrid — there is justified confidence that Arne Slot’s side look the real deal.