Liverpool continued their impressive form this season by securing a narrow 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League group stage.
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The match, held at the Red Bull Arena, saw the German side initially dominate possession, but it was Liverpool that struck first. Darwin Nunez capitalized on a well-placed header from Mohamed Salah, nodding in the only goal of the match.
Despite Leipzig’s attempts to equalize in the closing stages, Liverpool’s goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher was in fine form, making crucial saves to maintain the lead. With this win, Liverpool secured three points, marking their third consecutive victory in the tournament.
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RB Leipzig Player Ratings vs Liverpool
Goalkeeper
Peter Gulasci: 6/10 – Gulasci had little chance with the only goal but made several key saves to keep his team in the match.
Defenders
Benjamin Henrichs: 6/10 – Solid performance with four recoveries and effective dribbles.
Castello Lukeba: 5/10 – Struggled in the first half, particularly in aerial duels; improved slightly later.
Willi Orban: 6/10 – Busy in defense, contributing with key recoveries.
Lutsharel Geertruida: 5/10 – Involved in the build-up to the opening goal, needing more impact defensively.
Midfielders
Arthur Vermeeren: 6/10 – Made a crucial block to deny a powerful shot from Alexander-Arnold.
Antonio Nusa: 4/10 – Largely ineffective, struggled to make an impact against Liverpool’s midfield.
Amadou Haidara: 7/10 – The standout for Leipzig, making significant contributions with runs and duels.
Attackers
Xavi Simons: 6/10 – Tried to create chances but was often stifled by Liverpool’s defense.
Benjamin Sesko: 5/10 – Had limited success against Konate and was denied by Kelleher multiple times.
Lois Openda: 4/10 – Failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities and missed a crucial chance late in the game.
Substitutes
El Chadaile Bitshiabu: N/A
Christoph Baumgartner: 5/10 – Made a promising pass that was wasted by Openda.
Youssef Poulsen: N/A
Elif Elmas: N/A
Kevin Kampl: N/A
Manager
Marco Rose: 6/10 – Disappointed with the result despite having chances; should have made adjustments to improve attacking play.
Liverpool Player Ratings vs RB Leipzig
Goalkeeper
Caoimhin Kelleher: 8/10 – Outstanding performance, highlighted by critical saves to secure the win.
Defenders
Kostas Tsimikas: 7/10 – Impressive on the left flank, contributing to the build-up for the goal.
Virgil van Dijk: 6/10 – Accurate passing with 95% completion rate; solid defensively.
Ibrahima Konate: 7/10 – Strong presence in defense, effectively nullified Sesko.
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 7/10 – Continued his good form, making crucial recoveries.
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch: 7/10 – Showed composure and skill, effectively linking defense and attack.
Dominik Szoboszlai: 7/10 – Provided key passes and played an essential role in midfield transitions.
Alexis Mac Allister: 7/10 – Key in midfield, excellent long balls, and involved in the goal.
Attackers
Cody Gakpo: 7/10 – Constant threat on the left, linked well with teammates and created chances.
Darwin Nunez: 7/10 – Scored the only goal, showcasing his finishing ability and overall impact.
Mohamed Salah: 6/10 – Quiet but still managed an assist; substituted to manage his fitness.
Substitutes
Luis Diaz: N/A
Curtis Jones: N/A
Andrew Robertson: N/A
Joe Gomez: N/A
Manager
Arne Slot: 7/10 – Demonstrated tactical insight and effective substitutions, continuing to maximize the squad’s potential.
