"His best performance in a Liverpool shirt", "That is why we spent all that money" - Fans hail Reds star after 1-0 win against Real Madrid

Liverpool fans have praised summer signing Florian Wirtz for his performance in their narrow 1-0 win over Real Madrid. The Premier League champions picked up a second successive win in the UEFA Champions League, shaking off their struggles this season.

Following a run of six defeats in seven games in October, Liverpool picked up a vital win when they faced Aston Villa at home last weekend. They were keen to pick up a second win to avoid another false dawn, and coach Arne Slot named Wirtz in the XI, replacing Cody Gakpo from the weekend.

Germany international Wirtz, who joined the Reds for £116 million from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, appeared to deliver his best performance since his arrival at Anfield. The display of the 22-year-old midfielder did not go unnoticed, with a section of the club's fans praising him on X.

A fan called the midfielder 'fantastic', and referred to the showing as his best for the club so far.

DJayR

@OfficialDJayR

Wirtz was fantastic best game in Liverpool

Another fan had the same opinion, praising the performance as his best for the club yet playing in an unfamiliar wide position.

FlorianFlicks

@FlorianFocus

About Wirtz vs Real Madrid: Undoubtedly his best performance in a Liverpool shirt. He looked so comfortable on the left, but I also have to mention, that in many cases he shifted to the right side to confuse Carreras. I could see he really wanted to prove himself to Slot, that

A fan praised the Germany international for his display.

Tandy

@LFC_Tandy

Florian Wirtz, is HIM.

Another fan pointed out that the performance from Wirtz justified his price tag, hailing him as a special footballer.

CounterPressers

@CounterPressers

That performance is why Liverpool spent all that money on Florian Wirtz. What a special, special footballer.

A fan was in awe of the display of the former Bayer Leverkusen man.

The Anfield Talk

@TheAnfieldTalk

Florian Wirtz btw

Wirtz did not register a goal contribution in his 88 minutes of action for Slot's side before Federico Chiesa entered the fray in his place. The playmaker created five chances in the game, more than any other player on either side. He won four ground duels and made six ball recoveries, which completing 100% of his dribbles.

Liverpool edge Real Madrid for second successive season

Liverpool overcame European giants Real Madrid by a narrow 1-0 scoreline in their second league phase meeting in the UEFA Champions League in as many seasons. The Reds breached the backline of Xabi Alonso's side thanks to a second half strike from Alexis Mac Allister.

Following their win over Aston Villa, Arne Slot's Reds faced LaLiga leaders Los Blancos at Anfield. They met an inspired Thibaut Courtois in goal, with the Real Madrid man making four saves in the first half of the encounter.

The Premier League champions finally broke the deadlock in the 61st minute, when Mac Allister powered home a header from a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick. They held on to their advantage, keeping a second successive clean sheet as they overcame Real Madrid on Merseyside.