Real Madrid are staring down the barrel of a third defeat in five league phase matches in the Champions League, having down 1-0 down to Liverpool at Anfield. It could have been even worse for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, but for the hosts missing a glorious opportunity to double their advantage.
It has been an action-packed second half on Merseyside. Alexis Mac Allister gave Liverpool the lead on 52 minutes, and although Real Madrid were awarded a penalty soon after, Kylian Mbappe’s effort was saved by Caoimhin Kelleher. Now, Liverpool have missed their own spot-kick as Mohamed Salah has dragged his effort wide of Thibaut Courtois’ goal.
Liverpool have the chance to extend their lead but Mo Salah misses the penalty ❌
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Mo Salah misses the penalty too! 🤯 pic.twitter.com/2SCwSCF2T6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 27, 2024
MO SALAH MISSES FROM THE PENALTY SPOT 😳 pic.twitter.com/xnPIacPU4b
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Mbappe’s penalty was not good, but somehow, Salah’s has proven to be even worse. Real Madrid can breathe a huge sigh of relief at avoiding a two-goal deficit, and it could given them renewed belief in their search of an equalising goal in this Champions League contest.