Conor Bradley was superb against Real Madrid to show losing Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free to the Spanish giants would not be a total disaster

But Alexander-Arnold did not start at Anfield, only being fit enough for the bench after a minor injury. In his stead, Bradley started at right-back for the second consecutive match. And maybe Real Madrid will change their mind about which Liverpool right-back to go for next summer.

No-one epitomised hunger more than 21-year-old right-back Conor Bradley during Liverpool's 2-0 win over Real Madrid, with the right-back delivering the sort of display that suggested Liverpool may have a perfect replacement-in-waiting should Trent Alexander-Arnold take the road to the Bernabeu in the summer.

Liverpool's victory over Real Madrid was ignited by a thumping, memorable challenge on Kylian Mbappe from their young right back

Conor Bradley won the hearts of the Anfield crowd with a gargantuan performance in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Real Madrid as one particular duel with Kylian Mbappe stood out

Conor Bradley was the face of Liverpool’s inspiring performance as they defeated Real Madrid in the UEFA champions league and his tackle on Kylian Mbappe is going viral on social media platforms.