Liverpool created quite a few chances in the opening half but failed to capitalize on them. Their finishing was below par, and their decision-making in the final third was questionable. Jota, Salah and Mane all missed some pretty big chances in the first half.
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Liverpool clearly lacked confidence up front, and their struggles continued until Salah finally put the tie to bed with the opening goal of the night.
#1. A much-needed victory for Liverpool
Following a turbulent run of games in the Premier League, this victory would surely instill some confidence into this Liverpool side. The Reds came into the game having won just one of their last seven league games. It was, therefore, a daunting task for them to hold on to their first-leg lead against RB Leipzig.
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With this brilliant win, they move on to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with much more conviction. This could truly prove to be the turning point of their season.
Samyak is a European and international football journalist at Sportskeeda, who focuses on writing a variety of listicles. A post-graduate in Finance with over 6 years of total work experience, Samyak became interested in football after watching the 2010 FIFA World Cup and some high-octane El Clasico clashes. His favorite footballer is Cristiano Ronaldo for the forward's mentality, and his favorite managers are Jose Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti, and Pep Guardiola for the brand of football their teams showcase.
Samyak only follows top tier and verified fan club social media accounts for sourcing information for his articles. One of his core strengths is crafting crisp and concise articles to avoid any and all potential confusion for readers. These shrewd methods have helped him attain strong readership on his articles, one of them even being read half a million times!
Zinedine Zidane's Panenka penalty in the 2006 final is Samyak’s favorite World Cup moment owing to the Frenchman’s sheer nerves of steel showcased, and thinks Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are ready to usher in a new era post-Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. During his free time, Samyak follows Real Madrid, plays football and reads finance articles.
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