Conor Bradley Shines Against Real Madrid
Conor Bradley once again impressed in a key match against Real Madrid, effectively shutting down Vinicius Jr as Liverpool secured three points in the Champions League.
Bradley’s Impact on Los Blancos
The young right-back has now faced Real Madrid twice, emerging as the standout player on both occasions. Last year, he quieted Kylian Mbappe, and this time he managed to contain Vinicius Jr.
Earlier in the season, Bradley faced criticism for immature fouls, but his latest performance demonstrated the poise of a seasoned professional facing one of the world's top wingers.
Praise From Supporters
"What a performance by Bradley! Surely symbolic in terms of changing of guards for the position is now complete!" – kazza, This is Anfield comments
Liverpool fans and analysts alike have commended Bradley's composed and intelligent display, noting that he is starting to fill the role previously held by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Match Insights
- Vinicius Jr frequently dived and feigned injury, especially early on when Bradley applied tight pressure.
- According to supporters, Vinicius adjusted his play after realizing he needed to defend more wisely, avoiding early bookings against Liverpool.
"Vinicius is always diving and feigning injury. Very early on Vinicius dived when Bradley got in too tight and after that he's realised he has to defend smarter (he's had a lot of yellows this season but couldn't afford an early yellow vs Madrid)" – Red (@TaintlessRed), November 4, 2025
Summary
Conor Bradley’s confident and tactical display highlights his growth into a reliable defender, marking a new era at Liverpool's right-back position.