Ancelotti admits Liverpool failed to push Real Madrid

Karim Benzema's goal was enough for Real Madrid as they defeated Champions League opponents Liverpool 1-0.

Real were less dominant against Liverpool than they had been at Anfield two weeks ago, but Benzema's 27th-minute goal was enough to earn them a 1-0 victory in Group B.

Real coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "It was a good match, we did not play at a high tempo because we did not need to."

"We scored in the first half and controlled the game without taking risks. We were comfortable on the pitch and tried to score more goals."

"We controlled the game and the victory is well deserved."

"Benzema is enjoying a good run of form, I don't know if it is the best of his career, but it is his best form since I have been here. I really like how he works for the team, he is a really important player for us."