Caoimhin Kelleher – 6/10
Barely touched the ball throughout the first half, in what could be his final game before returning to the bench.
Conor Bradley – 8/10
One outstanding moment around the half-hour mark, executing a sliding tackle on Kylian Mbappe which Paolo Maldini would have been proud of. Encouraged to shoot from miles out by the Kop on the back of it.
Ibrahima Konate – 7/10
Konate has been in great form for Arne Slot so far this season, and didn’t have an awful lot to do defensively in the first half as Liverpool dominated the possession.
Virgil van Dijk – 9/10
Probably the most-involved Liverpool player in the first half, instigating attacks by having plenty of possession. Rattled Mbappe with one big foul. Easily dispossessed the Frenchman on the stroke of half-time to prevent a shot at goal.
Andy Robertson – 8/10
Had plenty of the ball down the left-hand side, combining with Diaz to create chances throughout the half. One good cross just before half-time was begging to be converted.
Ryan Gravenberch – 6/10
Gave away a silly free-kick on Mbappe and booked shortly after. Found it a challenge against the Real Madrid midfield.
Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10
Grew into the game, gradually becoming more influential as the contest wore on. Slipped in decent forward passes to both Nunez and Diaz which could have resulted in Liverpool goals. Picked Mbappe’s pocket expertly on one occasion too. Booked for a foul on Arda Guler.
Curtis Jones – 7/10
Was involved in the final third, setting Nunez up for one good chance before striking over from the edge of the box. Demonstrating every week he belongs at this level.
Mohamed Salah – 7/10
Very positive start, supplying key passes for both Diaz and Nunez in order to create chances. On the fringe of things thereafter.
Darwin Nuñez – 7/10
Liverpool’s liveliest attacker in the opening period. Had a great chance saved early on by Courtois, which was almost diverted home by Asencio, but then tangled with the Spanish defender which earned a booking. Gave another clumsy free-kick away outside his own area before being denied again by Courtois twice more before the end of the half.
