Liverpool held off a late surge from RB Leipzig to claim a 1-0 victory in their Champions League clash. With this win, Liverpool remains unbeaten in the tournament, securing three victories from their three matches and joining Aston Villa at the top of the standings with a maximum of nine points.
The match was influenced primarily by two key players. Darwin Nunez, eager to find the net, scored the only goal in the first half, capitalizing on a header from Mohamed Salah. Nunez’s intervention came shortly after Leipzig had a goal disallowed, giving Liverpool the lead just moments later.
Another crucial figure was Liverpool’s substitute goalkeeper, Caoimhín Kelleher, who made around six vital saves against a potent Leipzig attack featuring Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons, ensuring a clean sheet despite the pressure in the latter stages of the match.
Although the performance was not flawless, Liverpool managed the game effectively to secure all three points.
In other highlights from the match, Leipzig’s Lois Openda had a goal disallowed for offside, while Kelleher made several important saves to repel Leipzig’s attacks. Darwin Nunez’s opener came at the 27-minute mark, while Leipzig pressured Liverpool intensively in the second half, but they could not equalize.
With this win, Liverpool reached several milestones, becoming the first team in club history to win their first six away matches of a season and achieving the distinction of winning 11 of their first 12 matches under new manager Arne Slot, who has drawn comparisons to Liverpool legend Bill Shankly by winning his first three European fixtures.
Liverpool is currently second in the Champions League standings behind Aston Villa, with Manchester City in third. The victory represents a strong statement from the Reds as they look to establish dominance in this year’s competition.