Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- Ultimately, it was not about who returned to Anfield but what returned. An in-form Real Madrid team came to the Reds' home after a year, but left with a similar outcome due to the same man-Alexis Mac Allister.

Mac Allister had opened the scoring last November in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over the Spanish giants. This time, his goal was again the only difference, although Xabi Alonso's team entered the pitch in strong recent form against a Liverpool side experiencing a turbulent period. With this, the Reds handed the Madrid giants their first defeat in the UCL this season.

Liverpool defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League at Anfield on Tuesday night. Alexis Mac Allister scored the decisive goal in the 61st minute,...