Arne Slot praised the contributions of Liverpool's academy talents following a significant victory against Real Madrid, a team that has historically posed challenges for them in the Champions League. The manager highlighted the performances of goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, right-back Conor Bradley, and midfielder Curtis Jones, who were instrumental in the team's 2-0 win, which featured goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo. This victory not only marked a turning point for Liverpool against the 15-time European champions but also propelled them back to the top of the league with a perfect record after five matches. Slot emphasized the importance of the academy players in achieving this "special" result. Real Madrid's manager, Carlo Ancelotti, acknowledged the outcome as a fair reflection of the match.