The Madrilenians are now also experiencing a setback in the Champions League – and lose 1-0 at Liverpool FC. Coach Xabi Alonso urgently needs convincing ideas.
Kylian Mbappé lay on the grass with his face contorted in pain, like he did a year ago. At that time, his world turned upside down for a moment: The Real Madrid attacker was outflanked by Virgil van Dijk after an attack, lost his footing and sailed through the air – until he landed unceremoniously on the grass, head first, his legs straight up. This image became a symbol of his team’s defeat against Liverpool FC in the Champions League.