Liverpool are the first team to reach the round of 16 or knockout phase play-offs following a 2-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield, a fifth straight league phase

After matchday five of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.

Liverpool took top spot in the Champions League table on Wednesday with a dominant 2-0 victory over holders Real Madrid thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.

Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally see him end his wait to win the Champions League. Instead, the France international and defending champion Madrid are in danger of being eliminated from European club soccer's elite tournament at the first stage after Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool leaves them in a fight just to make the playoffs for the next round.

Real Madrid are on course for a third defeat in five Champions League matches this season, having fallen behind soon to Liverpool soon after half time. They have just had a glorious chance to

Both Kylian Mbappé and Mohamed Salah missed penalties in the second half of Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Real Madrid.

Arne Slot believes Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah showed they are "human" after each missing penalties during Liverpool's clash with Real Madrid.

IRELAND INTERNATIONAL Caoimhin Kelleher played a starring role as Liverpool beat Real Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League tonight. The 26-year-old goalkeeper saved Kylian Mbappe’s penalty amid a memorable night at Anfield.