Liverpool maintain UCL unbeaten run, survive late scare in narrow win over Leipzig
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Liverpool maintain UCL unbeaten run || Imago

Liverpool maintain UCL unbeaten run, survive late scare in narrow win over Leipzig

Stephen Oladehinde 22:05 - 23.10.2024

Liverpool sealed a narrow victory over German side Leipzig to maintain their unbeaten run in the UEFA Champions League.

The Reds were brimming with confidence going into the game after their 2-1 win at the weekend against Chelsea.

Erne Slot’s team picked up a 1-0 victory against Leipzig but dropped down to second place in the Champions League table.

As it happened

Darwin Nunez returned to Liverpool's starting lineup, one of the three changes to the team that started against Chelsea on Sunday.

Uruguay forward Nunez replaced the injured Diogo Jota, while Alexis Mac Allister is also back in for Curtis Jones.

RB Leipzig started with former Liverpool goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi in goal, while Xavi Simons, who is on loan from Paris St-Germain, also made the starting lineup.

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Liverpool dominated the first 20 minutes of the match and got the first goal. Mohamed Salah directed a brilliant header towards the far post and Darwin Nunez tapped home.

The second half started and Leipzig went all out on Liverpool, causing problems for their defenders.

Leipzig vs Livepool || Imago
Leipzig vs Livepool || Imago

They created several chances to get the equaliser, but Caoimhín Kelleher was at his best, making important saves.

Liverpool kept their one-goal lead until the final whistle as they gained three points away from home ahead of the Arsenal clash at the weekend.

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