In a dominant performance, Liverpool secured a 1-0 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, moving to three wins from three in Group C. The Reds’ controlled style under Arne Slot led to a solid away performance, as they outmanoeuvred their opponents and claimed the three points.
The only goal of the game came just before the half-hour mark, when Darwin Nunez poked in Mo Salah’s header from close range. The goal was a testament to Liverpool’s ability to find a way to win, as they continued to press and create chances against the run of play.
Salah’s goal was assisted by the Egypt international’s excellent header, which set up Nunez for the finish. The Uruguayan forward played a lively game, forcing a good save from Cody Gakpo and then being tripped in the box, only to see the referee turn down the penalty claim.
In the second half, Liverpool’s substitutes made an impact, with Ryan Gravenberch making a crucial block and Luis Diaz replacing Salah. The latter’s introduction was a planned move, with Jordan Henderson’s minutes being managed ahead of Sunday’s trip to Arsenal.
Despite Leipzig’s late pressure, Liverpool held on to record their second successive away win in the Champions League. The performance was characteristic of Liverpool’s new approach under Arne Slot, which has seen them become more solid and clinical. Kevin Kelleher was the man of the match, making a good save with his feet and then palming away a potential equaliser.
In the end, it was a professional away performance that reaped the rewards of a hard-fought win. The Reds now have a healthy cushion at the top of Group C and will look to build on this momentum when they face Bayer Leverkusen on November 5.
