After ninety flashy minutes, title-holder Real Madrid went away with a 5-2 victory. The Uruguayan striker, quickly worn out for mis-buy after a disappointing first half at Liverpool, struck in the fourth minute. After good cross work from Mohamed Salah, Núñez had emerged in front of the enemy goal to pass goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with a chop behind his supporting leg. That was due to the first of two goalkeeping blunders in the first half, in this case by Real Madrid goalie Thibaut Courtois. AFP Real Madrid celebrates Karim Benzema’s goal at AnfieldJust when the 50,000-plus fans at Anfield thought they could catch their breath, just before halftime, Real Madrid almost scored again.
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