And history repeated itself on another level as this was a throwback performance from the Reds to last season's breathtaking, front-foot football. It was a fine victory on the road that made one wonder just how deep they can go in this season's Champions League. Salah was back in the XI here after a month and, perhaps more importantly for Slot and Co, back smiling. Salah is still the main man in these parts, though Szoboszlai is running him close with his stellar displays this season. Szoboszlai has been the shining light in a rather grey season overall for Liverpool where more headlines have led with negativity than positivity.

Source: Metro January 22, 2026 01:43 UTC