Conor Bradley comments say it all after Liverpool star’s tackle on Kylian Mbappe

Conor Bradley showed Kylian Mbappe “no respect” with his blistering tackle on the Real Madrid superstar.

Bradley started at right back for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Real Madrid at Anfield, filling the boots of Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was on the bench with a hamstring injury. But the first-choice defender was not missed as Liverpool celebrated a long-awaited 2-0 win over Madrid – their first in 15 years.

That was thanks to Bradley's man-of-the-match performance, which will be remembered by the Anfield faithful for many years to come. The 21-year-old Northern Irishman showed his incredible athleticism and energy and kept Madrid's key players – Mbappé and Jude Bellingham – at bay with ease.

One moment in particular showed how unimpressed the young man was by such a major event. With the match still 0-0 in the first half, Mbappe tried to break away on the counter until Bradley, after chasing the Frenchman back from the halfway line, delivered a thunderous tackle from the side.

He won the ball cleanly, leaving the former World Cup winner flat on his back and possibly preventing Los Blancos from taking the lead. The throwback challenge drew a roar of approval from the Anfield crowd.

Former Reds midfielder Danny Murphy praised Bradley's courage and grit, which exemplified maturity beyond his years. The pundit said on Match of the Day: “This was probably as big a roar as you've heard. It's about the athleticism and timing, but also the courage to do it. There is no respect, the ball must be won. doesn't matter who you are.”

But Bradley wasn't satisfied with his one moment of fame. He continued to drive forward with lung-busting runs and his effort was rewarded when his pass into the penalty area found Alexis Mac Allister, who scored the opener in the 52nd minute.

A standout performance included winning seven of his eleven ground duels, winning three errors, making nine recoveries and achieving an 85 percent success rate from 45 passes, including eight in the final third.

The only concern for Bradley that evening was when the defender appeared to have a hamstring problem late in the evening and was replaced by Joe Gomez. Still, it was the kind of performance that sent a message to Liverpool supporters that the right-back position remains safe, even with the possible departure of Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the season.

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