Liverpool continued their return to form with an impressive 1-0 Champions League victory at home to Real Madrid on Tuesday evening. Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal shortly after the hour to ensure Trent Alexander-Arnold's first return since leaving for the Bernabeu in the summer ended in defeat.

The result means Arne Slot's side have now taken nine points from 12 at the halfway stage of the opening stage and are in the running to secure a top-eight place and direct qualification to the knockout rounds.

The ECHO was in attendance at Anfield and here we run the rule over the performance of the Liverpool players.

Giorgi Mamardashvili 7

Unemployed until saving with feet from Bellingham shortly before half-time. Watched a good game second half.

Conor Bradley 9

Dominated the tricky and controversial Vinicius Jnr to such an extent he still found time to break forward regularly. Superb showing against Real once again.

Ibrahima Konate 7

Solid enough in defence and kept compatriot Mbappe quiet before break. Got the crowd going with some agricultural tackles and clearances.

Virgil van Dijk 7