Liverpool demise declared “premature” after “most complete” performance of season
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Liverpool were back to their best in beating Real Madrid 1-0, with the media lauding an excellent performance in front of an electric Anfield. Liverpool’s best performance of the season James Pearce of the Athletic lauded Slot and his team: “This was unquestionably Liverpool’s most complete performance of the season.
That's the lowest figure Madrid have registered in any game in over a year (0.47 vs Villarreal Oct 2024). #LIVRMA #UCL pic.twitter.com/3bQNii3Z5m — Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) November 4, 2025 Sam Wallace of the Telegraph said Liverpool stood tall when it really mattered against huge opponents: “They have lost to Brentford and Crystal Palace in recent weeks, and even the beleaguered Man United have scored a victory at Anfield in recent times, but against the greatest side in the history of European football, Liverpool can still seize the moment… “This is a very accomplished Real team but they came up against a Liverpool side that had the power to run through them and then defend their lead stoically.” The Guardian‘s Andy Hunter thought this was a sign that Liverpool are truly “back” this season: “Ultimately it was not about who was back at Anfield but what was back. “The Liverpool of Arne Slot’s title-winning debut season was the answer and, for the second November in succession, Real Madrid did not have one of their own.” The Mail‘s Oliver Holt thoroughly enjoyed a “memorable” European night for the Reds: “Outside Anfield, the fireworks sputtered and died in the teeming rain.
“And when it was done and the mighty Real Madrid had been vanquished and this old stadium had delivered another passion play on another memorable European night under the lights, Liverpool’s season felt alive again, alive with possibility and hope and ambition.” So many individuals excelled for Liverpool at Anfield Henry Winter hailed a superb performance from Andy Robertson, as he rolled back the years: “Andy Robertson is the left-back who just can’t be left out. “Created the most chances, completed all of his dribbles and put in a serious graft out of possession.” ESPN’s Beth Lindop couldn’t help but poke fun at Trent’s expense, as well as hailing several Liverpool players: “Liverpool’s biggest and best win of the season.