Liverpool continued their perfect start to the Champions League group stage with a confident 2-0 win against Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday night.
The Reds, under manager Arne Slot, backed up their opening match victory over AC Milan, solidifying their position at the top of the group with this latest triumph.
The hosts wasted no time establishing their dominance, as Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring just 11 minutes into the match. The Argentine midfielder expertly timed his run to steer Mohamed Salah’s inviting cross past Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski.
Liverpool thought they had doubled their lead shortly after when Darwin Nunez found the net, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. At the other end, Bologna’s Dan Ndoye hit the woodwork, signaling their intention to fight back.
Bologna made a spirited effort to equalize early in the second half, with Riccardo Orsolini forcing a superb save from Alisson Becker, who was celebrating his 32nd birthday. However, the Reds sealed the victory in the 75th minute when Salah showcased his class, curling a stunning effort into the far corner, bringing the home crowd to their feet.
With this goal, Salah etched his name in the record books, becoming the first Liverpool player to score in five consecutive home Champions League matches. In a remarkable run of form, he has been directly involved in 14 goals in his last 11 home European outings, further cementing Liverpool’s status as a formidable force on their home turf.
