Enter Conor Bradley. Deputising for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bradley had the task of keeping Kylian Mbappe quiet.

Mbappe’s pace looked certain to do the rest but Conor Bradley, who had taken up a relatively central position, brilliantly sensed the danger.

Liverpool's Conor Bradley tackles Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe during the Champions League game at Anfield on Wednesday night. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA ...

As Mbappe was unceremoniously dumped on the turf and Bradley emerged triumphant with the ball at his feet, Anfield roared its approval. One of the best tackles you’ll see from Conor Bradley on ...

That is precisely what happened for Liverpool in their clash with Real Madrid, as stand-in fullback Conor Bradley produced a full-bloodied challenge to stop Kylian Mbappé in his tracks mid-stride.

Right-back Conor Bradley caught the eye for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League after setting the tone with a brilliant tackle on Kylian Mbappe ...

Conor Bradley destroyed Kylian Mbappe in every way and Alexis Mac Allister was a prime Luka Modric against the actual Luka Modric. Liverpool are good. Real Madrid are bad. Whether you love, hate ...

"Conor Bradley was just outstanding," Henry said on the CBS Sports broadcast. "I think he didn’t have to do a lot defensively because Mbappe didn’t do a lot offensively. So, it became very easy." ...

32' Liverpool 0-0 Real Madrid Fascinating, this. Brahim breaks well. He sends Mbappe down the left channel. The home fans are almost hushed in worry.And then BANG. Conor Bradley goes in hard on ...

Conor Bradley and Caoimhin Kelleher shone against Madrid (Reuters) open image in gallery Salah and Mbappe both missed penalties – but one stood above the other ( Action Images via Reuters ) ...