ROBBO SETS CASE FOR DEFENCE

Spanish giants. Successive cleans sheets for the first time since September have been a significant factor and left-back Robertson believes that is what they have to focus on.

- BY CARL MARKHAM

ANDY ROBERTSON thinks regaining control in matches has been pivotal as Liverpool put an end to a torrid run with victory over Real Madrid.

The Reds claimed a 1-O Champions League win at Anfield on Tuesday night, dominating throughout and restricting their star-studded opponents to two shots on target.

After six defeats in seven matches, Arne Slot's side have steadied the ship with back-to-back wins - and they did it in some style against the about having that control and I think we've got that back in the last two games.”