Alexis Mac Allister seemed to aim a playful message at Trent Alexander-Arnold after finding the net against Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
The Argentine midfielder bagged the only goal of the match, heading in Dominik Szoboszlai\u2019s free-kick just after the hour mark at Anfield.<\/p>\n
Liverpool were up against Xabi Alonso\u2019s Real Madrid in the Champions League group stage, fresh off a 5-1 victory over Frankfurt in Germany.<\/p>\n
Mac Allister copies Trent\u2019s celebration<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old added an extra twist to the occasion as he not only scored the winning goal, but also appeared to mimic Alexander-Arnold\u2019s old Liverpool celebration straight after putting the Reds in front.<\/p>\n
Footage and images shared on X (formerly Twitter) show Mac Allister making the same hand gesture Trent used to regularly perform during his time at Anfield \u2013 a light-hearted nod that likely amused the home crowd and added to Trent\u2019s frustration on a difficult night.<\/p>\n
It was all in good humour, though, with nothing malicious behind the gesture from the World Cup winner, and it certainly drew a positive reaction from the Liverpool supporters.<\/p>\n
How good was Mac Allister against Real Madrid?<\/p>\n
Thibaut Courtois pulled off eight saves in the match \u2013 four from inside the box \u2013 yet only Mac Allister managed to beat him.<\/p>\n
Sofascore handed the midfielder a 7.6\/10, though many would argue he deserved higher given his impact on both sides of the pitch.<\/p>\n
Mac Allister vs Real Madrid \u2013 key stats<\/p>\n
1 goal<\/p>\n
32\/35 passes completed<\/p>\n
4 shots<\/p>\n
52 touches<\/p>\n
1\/1 dribble completed<\/p>\n
3\/3 tackles won<\/p>\n
4\/8 ground duels won<\/p>\n
1\/2 aerial duels won<\/p>\n
2 recoveries<\/p>\n
1 interception<\/p>\n
A superb, all-action midfield display from the ex-Brighton star, who combined both creativity and defensive work. His performance was a reminder of exactly what Liverpool have lacked for much of the 2025\/26 campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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