Remember when everyone was reserving judgement on Arne Slot until Liverpool had beaten a Proper Team? Well, we're still waiting. Here's why all of the 17 teams they've beaten don't count.

But while Liverpool manager Arne Slot — who, as fate would have it, was previously the Feyenoord coach — is quickly eradicating all fears he could end up as the David Moyes to Jurgen Klopp's Sir Alex Ferguson, he still has a tough act to follow in one key area.

Liverpool face a nervous wait after Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate appeared to pick up injury issues against Real Madrid. The Reds beat the European champions 2-0 at Anfield to make it five wins from five in the Champions League this season and continue what has been a remarkable start to life under Arne Slot.

Liverpool made it five wins from five in the Champions League as they defeated Real Madrid 2-0 in the Champions League in a match that saw both Kylian Mbappe and Mohamed Salah miss penalties. Alexis Mac Allister’s goal shortly after half time gave Liverpool a deserved lead but Real Madrid had the chance to level moments later when Andy Robertson tripped Lucas Vazquez.

After matchday five of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.