Another European night at Anfield and yet another win for the former Premier League champions. Liverpool welcomed Porto for their 5th UCL group stage clash this season, let’s have a look at the match highlights and see how the Reds made it 5 out of 5.
The kick-off whistle blew and Porto looked all set to get the 3 points as they started with a lot of intensity. However, Liverpool had other plans on the night and thus they were able to some up the pressure. With 37 minutes passed by the scoreline yet red as 0-0 and Sadio Mane decided to change but by a typical finish from a beautiful ball from Thiago in the box. However, Mane might have thought that he has turned the scoreline in his team’s favour but VAR was there to rule it out. Thus, a marginal offside kept the scoreline as 0-0 and it was time for a break.
Jurgen Klopp’s tuition classes were reflected by Liverpool’s second-half display on the field. Thus, soon after the break at the brink of the 52nd minute, Thiago strikes the ball right in the Dragons right bottom corner. With this, Liverpool now had broken the deadlock and were looking lively to score another one. And right at the brink of the 70-minute mark, the Egyptian (Mohamed Salah) produced another brilliant finish. This gave Liverpool a 2 goal cushion and there was no way back for FC Porto now.
With this, Liverpool were able to maintain their perfect record by winning all the group clashed so far. The Reds will now be preparing to welcome Southampton for their 13th Premier League clash this season.
Liverpool is my Religion and Anfield is my Church. 17th May 1996 the date I had my blood coloured red. The one you love the most you can not live without it and that is football to me.
