Arne Slot celebrated Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win against Real Madrid by saying the Spanish giants had become a "pain in the ass" for the club after ending a 15-year winless against the reigning European champions.

Real Madrid are the team that Liverpool have lost most often against in European competition (7). Indeed, among sides they’ve faced 5+ times in Europe, they’re also the opponent they have lost the highest percentage of their games against (64% - seven losses in 11 games).

Sitting top of the Premier League after 12 games and the Champions League group after five games — unbeaten against the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal, AC Milan, Bayern Leverkusen, and Real Madrid — there is justified confidence that Arne Slot’s side look the real deal.

A huge European night under the Anfield lights awaits Liverpool against Real Madrid, and Arne Slot will be without four first-team players for the Champions League clash. The Reds returned to action with an important 3-2 win at Southampton over the weekend, but now attention turns to European aspirations in what is a huge week for the club.

Arne Slot will be eyeing a famous win as Liverpool boss when the Reds host Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night

Manager Arne Slot expressed relief on Wednesday that Liverpool had finally managed to beat Real Madrid for the first time in 15 years but stressed he was not getting carried away by his team's perfect start in the Champions League.

Arne Slot declared it was “special” to beat the European champions Real Madrid because they have been “a pain in the arse” for Liverpool in the past.

Liverpool regained their spot atop the Champions League standings with a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday that Arne Slot deemed "pleasing." Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo each scored after halftime to secure the three points for the Reds,

Arne Slot has managed to achieve a feat as Liverpool manager that Jurgen Klopp never could during his tenure - beating Real Madrid

Real Madrid are currently in action at Anfield as they take on Liverpool in the league phase of the Champions League. Los Blancos are looking to make life a bit easier for themselves and qualify