Champions League results: European football last night witnessed remarkable wins from the English clubs Liverpool and Chelsea. At the same time, Bayern Munich proved to be too strong for Club Brugge...
Liverpool entered this match under heavy pressure after four consecutive defeats, prompting coach Arne Slot to make several bold changes. He decided to bench Mohamed Salah, switch to a 4-4-2 formation, and reinstate Florian Wirtz in the starting lineup alongside Ekitike up front. Curtis Jones, one of five changes in the starting eleven, almost cost Liverpool when he lost possession, giving Bahoya a chance. Fortunately, goalkeeper Mamardashvili made an excellent save.
Frankfurt unexpectedly took the lead in the 26th minute when Gotze assisted Kristensen to finish with a diagonal shot that hit the post and went in. However, Liverpool quickly regained control thanks to the experience of Andy Robertson. In the 35th minute, the Scottish defender intercepted an opponent’s pass and set up Ekitike to equalize at 1-1. Just four minutes later, from a Gakpo corner, Robertson cleverly blocked goalkeeper Zetterer, allowing Van Dijk to head the ball and put Liverpool ahead 2-1. Before halftime, Szoboszlai delivered an accurate corner kick that helped Konate score the third goal, sealing a 3-1 lead.
Frankfurt: Zetterer, Kristensen, Amenda, Koch, Theate, Gotze, Larsson, Knauff, Doan, Brown, Bahoya.
Liverpool: Mamardashvili, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson, Frimpong, Jones, Wirtz, Szoboszlai, Isak, Gakpo, Ekitike.
Goals (assists): Frankfurt: Kristensen 26' (Gotze) - Ekitike 35' (Robertson), Van Dijk 39' (Gakpo), Konate 44' (Szoboszlai), Gakpo 66' (Wirtz), Szoboszlai 70' (Wirtz)