Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Lille in their UEFA Champions League match at Anfield on January 21, 2025, maintaining their perfect record in the competition and ensuring their progression to the last 16.
Key Moments From The Match:
- 34th Minute: Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with his 50th European goal for Liverpool, becoming the first player in the club’s history to reach this milestone.
- 59th Minute: Lille’s Aïssa Mandi received a second yellow card for a foul on Luis DÃaz, reducing the visitors to 10 men.
- 62nd Minute: Despite being a man down, Lille equalized through Jonathan David, who capitalized on a rebound after Hakon Arnar Haraldsson’s shot was blocked.
- 67th Minute: Harvey Elliott restored Liverpool’s lead with a deflected shot from the edge of the box, securing the win for the home side.
This victory marked Liverpool’s seventh consecutive win in the Champions League, equalling their best sequence in the competition.
In other matches on January 21, 2025, Barcelona triumphed over Benfica in a thrilling 5-4 encounter, keeping the competition for the top spot intense.
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