That Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool's best players this season, perhaps their best, is not really up for debate. What made Tuesday by far the campaign's outstanding performance was how the Hungarian's presence at the heart of the side enabled so many others to be their best selves.

Szoboszlai was all things to Arne Slot. Out of possession, his industry set the tone for the sort of diligence that is required if you are going to hold Real Madrid goalless. This was a Liverpool display of real commitment and organization, a collective willingness to sacrifice that has too rarely been seen since the half-billion-dollar splurge on new signings. That is probably not down to any lack of willingness on the part of the summer arrivals, more a lack of reference points who can define

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