Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Anfield, as Arne Slot’s Liverpool showcased their dominance in the Champions League
The Reds’ second-half onslaught sealed the comprehensive victory, leaving Alonso’s side reeling.
Initially, Leverkusen appeared to have a strategy to contain Liverpool, with Jeremie Frimpong’s disallowed goal for handball keeping the score 0-0 at halftime. However, Liverpool’s attacking prowess took over in the second half.
Luis Diaz opened the scoring with a sublime lob, followed by Cody Gakpo’s header, which was confirmed after a VAR review. Diaz added two late strikes, securing a resounding triumph.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool now tops both the Premier League and Champions League standings, demonstrating his seamless adaptation. However, challenging fixtures await, including Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Newcastle in their next five matches.
The win underscored Liverpool’s potency under Slot, who seems unfazed by the pressure of succeeding Jurgen Klopp. Alonso, meanwhile, was reminded of the competitive nature of English football.
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