Slot Praises Bradley After Real Madrid Display
The Northern Ireland right-back, Conor Bradley, earned high praise for his performance in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at Anfield. Bradley was tasked with containing Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr and successfully limited their influence during the match.
Match Overview and Key Players
Liverpool manager Arne Slot highlighted Bradley's role in the win against Xabi Alonso's team in the Champions League clash. The game also marked the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who now plays for Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold entered as a second-half substitute but was met with boos from the crowd.
Bradley's Impact
- Stepped up to replace Alexander-Arnold in Liverpool's lineup this season
- Effectively neutralized the threat from both Mbappe and Vinicius Jr
- Contributed significantly to Liverpool's defensive success
"I told them before the game, they have scored 26 goals in La Liga - 24 goal contributions from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius. So if you want to have any chance of winning this game, you need to control those two and I think we did this outstanding," said Slot.
"Talking about individual performances, Connor Bradley was outstanding today, I think against Vinicius."
Summary
Slot credits Bradley's outstanding defensive display as crucial in controlling Real Madrid’s key attackers and securing Liverpool's win.
Author's summary: Conor Bradley’s exceptional defensive effort against Mbappe and Vinicius was vital in Liverpool’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid, earning high praise from manager Arne Slot.