Van Dijk tells Liverpool to keep calm and follow Arsenal's lead
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the EPL champions must build from the back after producing their best performance of the season to beat Real Madrid in the Champions League..
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his team to prioritize defensive solidity, drawing inspiration from Arsenal's recent success, after their 1-0 Champions League victory against Real Madrid. This win marked their best performance of the season and their second consecutive clean sheet.
- Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
- The win was Liverpool's best performance of the season, marking their second consecutive clean sheet after a period of poor form.
- Captain Virgil van Dijk emphasized the importance of defensive strength, citing Arsenal's success built on eight consecutive clean sheets.
- Manager Arne Slot praised the team's performance, especially Conor Bradley's outstanding defense against Vinicius Junior.
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Liverpool Defeats Real Madrid 1-0; Arsenal Beats Slavia Prague 3-0 in Champions League - November 2025
Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring the decisive goal. This marked their best performance of the season and second consecutive clean sheet, prompting captain Virgil van Dijk to urge his team to maintain defensive solidity. In another match, Arsenal defeated Slavia Prague 3-0 with two second-half goals from Mikel Merino, securing their tenth straight victory across all competitions. During the game on November 4, 2025, Arsenal's Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest-ever Champions League player. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich defeated Paris Saint-Germain 2-1.
