Liverpool shines in Champions League, dumping Real Madrid down the table. Dortmund rises to 4th
Hindustan TimesLiverpool is 100% on top of the Champions League after dumping title holder Real Madrid into an almost unbelievable 24th place in the 36-team standings on Wednesday. Alexis Mac Allister, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield Stadium No one felt the embarrassment of Madrid’s 2-0 loss at Anfield more than Kylian Mbappé, the superstar added in the offseason by the storied club that also was European champion against Liverpool in the finals of 2022 and 2018. Only Liverpool has started the new Champions League format with five wins and first-year coach Arne Slot's team is two points clear of Inter Milan. “They were a pain for Liverpool for many years too.” First wins, first points Red Star Belgrade and Sturm Graz ended four-game losing runs to get their first points and wins.