Slot Praises Bradley After Real Madrid Win
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has commended Conor Bradley for his exceptional performance in the Reds' 1-0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid at Anfield. The Northern Ireland right-back faced tough challenges against Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr but managed to contain both effectively.
Key Match Moments
- Trent Alexander-Arnold made his first appearance for Real Madrid since departing Liverpool this summer, entering as a second-half substitute and facing boos from the home crowd.
- Conor Bradley, stepping in to replace Alexander-Arnold this season, impressed with his defensive work.
Slot’s Comments on Bradley
“I told them before the game, they have scored 26 goals in La Liga - 24 goal contributions from Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius. So if you want to have any chance of winning this game, you need to control those two and I think we did this outstanding.”
“Talking about individual performances, Conor Bradley was outstanding today, I think against Vinicius.”
Slot emphasized that controlling Mbappe and Vinicius was crucial to the team's success, highlighting Bradley's key role in achieving this defensive objective.
Summary
Arne Slot applauded Conor Bradley's stellar defensive display, which was instrumental in Liverpool's narrow victory over Real Madrid.