Liverpool achieved a convincing 2-0 victory over Bologna at Anfield, maintaining their perfect start in the 2024/25 Champions League. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring just 11 minutes into the match, followed by a second goal from Mohamed Salah in the second half.
The Reds began their Champions League campaign with a strong 3-1 win against AC Milan at San Siro, one of their toughest fixtures in the new league phase. With formidable opponents like Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen on the horizon, manager Arne Slot has secured essential points during his debut European night at Anfield.
Bologna, struggling in 13th place in Serie A with only seven points, suffered setbacks with the departure of key players and their manager since last season. They had recently drawn their opening Champions League match 0-0 against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Liverpool started the match aggressively, looking to build on their previous win. The lineup featured Alisson, Van Dijk, and Salah among others. The game’s first real threat came from the home side when Mac Allister found the net, following an assist from Salah. Despite some moments of pressure from Bologna, who had a goal disallowed for offside, Liverpool held onto their lead into halftime.
After the break, Liverpool continued to dominate, with Salah eventually scoring a stunning goal to double their advantage. Despite Bologna’s efforts to respond and some attacking chances, Liverpool’s defense held firm. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for Liverpool, marking another solid display in the Champions League.
Speaking post-match, Mac Allister expressed his satisfaction with both his personal performance and that of the team, praising Alisson’s saves and emphasizing the need for improved defensive continuity. The team will aim to build on this initial success as they navigate their upcoming fixtures in the tournament.