'Fantastic': Frank Leboeuf says he 'got up and applauded' after seeing what Liverpool player did vs Real Madrid
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Liverpool recorded arguably their biggest win under Arne Slot as they secured a 2-0 win against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.
The reigning European champions were no match on the night and were emphatically put to the sword thanks to second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo.
Liverpool were fantastic as a unit and dominated the game right from the get-go, as they made it five wins from five in Europe.
And Frank Leboeuf has singled out one player for special praise after his performance at Anfield.
Frank Leboeuf blown away by Liverpool defender Conor Bradley
With Trent Alexander-Arnold only fit enough to make the bench against Real Madrid, Conor Bradley got another chance to impress at right-back.
And it’s safe to the the Northern Irishman took his chance with both hands as he contributed at both ends of the pitch.
Bradley started the game with a crunching tackle on Kylian Mbappe, who he largely kept at bay throughout the game.
In the second half, he provided the assist for Mac Allister’s opener to cap off one of his finest nights as a Liverpool player.
Speaking about his performance, Leboeuf hailed his maturity as he held his ground against one of the best attackers in the world in Mbappe.
“Conor Bradley – that young guy facing Kylian Mbappe – he was so mature,” said Leboeuf on ESPN FC’s YouTube channel.
“The old-fashioned tackle he made, oh! I got up and I applauded. It was fantastic. I love that guy and the intensity he puts into the game."
Bradley’s stats vs Real Madrid
Daniel Sturridge said Bradley was Liverpool’s best player vs Real Madrid as he was voted Carlsberg Man of the Match by the Anfield faithful.
- 1 shot on target
- 8/12 duels won
- 1 assist
- 41/48 passes completed
- 1 key pass completed
- 4 tackles
In the closing stages of the game, he pulled up with a suspected hamstring injury and was replaced by Joe Gomez.
After the game, Slot said he hoped Bradley could play against Manchester City, although he admitted it was too soon to speak about the extent of his injury.
Well played and speedy recovery, Conor!
