Alexis Mac Allister appeared to take a playful dig at Trent Alexander-Arnold after netting the winner against Real Madrid.
The Argentine midfielder scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute, heading in a superb free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield. Liverpool hosted Xabi Alonso’s side in the Champions League group stage, fresh off a 5-1 victory over Frankfurt in Germany.
Mac Allister added a little extra sting for a former Liverpool star, celebrating his goal with a gesture that seemed aimed at Alexander-Arnold. Moments after giving the Reds the lead, the No. 10 recreated the defender’s iconic celebration from his Liverpool days — a moment captured clearly in images shared on X (formerly Twitter).
It was all light-hearted banter, nothing malicious from the World Cup winner — and it certainly thrilled the Anfield crowd.
His match-winning display was widely praised, earning him a 7.6/10 rating from Sofascore, though many fans felt he deserved even higher. It was a brilliant all-round performance in midfield from the ex-Brighton star, who worked tirelessly both on and off the ball.
Mac Allister delivered when it mattered most, putting in a spirited shift defensively despite his smaller stature. Alongside his midfield partners, he showcased exactly what Liverpool have lacked for much of the 2025/26 campaign.
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