Spanish media turn on Real Madrid with ruthless verdict after Liverpool loss

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Liverpool sealed an emphatic 1-0 victory over Real Madrid to get their Champions League campaign firmly back on track - and the reaction in Spain to Los Blancos' display has been nothing short of scathingReal Madrid have been taking a battering in Spanish media after losing to Liverpool in the Champions League. Liverpool, on the other hand, had been wobbling for weeks - and were there for the taking after losing six games in all competitions in the space of a month.But Arne Slot's Reds were well worth their win, with Conor Bradley keeping Vinicius Jr quiet and Jude Bellingham largely shut out by Ryan Gravenberch.

"Especially [Real Madrid], who had a lot of the ball but without decisiveness."Although players like Vinicius or Bellingham got into the game a lot with it, not so other more lethal ones like Mbappe who was missing during the first half." The publication also gave Trent Alexander-Arnold - who came on as a second half substitute to a chorus of boos - a one-star review.READ MORE: Thierry Henry rips apart Real Madrid star for Liverpool failings - 'I just don’t get it'READ MORE: Arne Slot's two-word message to Trent Alexander-Arnold after hugging ex-Liverpool starCadena SER had Bellingham in their crosshairs, slamming the England international, as well as Mbappe, for refusing to help out defensively: "Real Madrid has a problem with aerial balls. However, if he encounters players like Bradley who can keep up with him, his advantage is minimised."The performance was arguably Liverpool's best of the season so far - and one of Real Madrid's worst.

After a convincing victory over Aston Villa at the weekend and a solid victory against Frankfurt last month, the Reds have now taken three wins from their last five matches - a sign that their difficult spell may finally be behind them.For Real Madrid, it's a case of picking up the pieces -and a stark reminder that even the most in-form sides can be undone by intensity, discipline, and a team with something to prove.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.