Liverpool secured a narrow 1–0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister providing the decisive goal in a tightly contested match. Yet, beyond the competitive intensity of the evening, one of the most talked-about moments came after the final whistle — the warm reunion between Mohamed Salah and Thibaut Courtois.
The cameras caught the pair exchanging smiles and a few words on the pitch, evoking memories of their brief spell together at Chelsea. Although their time as teammates in London was short — featuring in only a handful of matches — both players have since gone on to enjoy remarkable careers on different paths.
Salah has risen to legendary status at Liverpool, cementing his place among the club’s greats with Premier League and Champions League triumphs. Courtois, meanwhile, has established himself as one of football’s elite goalkeepers, playing a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s European dominance.
Their post-match exchange was a subtle yet touching reminder of how far both have come since those early Chelsea days — two careers that began side by side but ultimately reached greatness in separate arenas
