Liverpool defeated Milan in a close win on Wednesday, 3x2, relating to matchweek 1 of the Champions League. Both Jürgen Klopp's team and Stefano Pioli's team played their first game in the competition.
In an unfortunate moment Fikayo Tomori scored an own goal after 9 minutes. Shortly before the interval, Ante Rebic fired home for Milan, with a right-foot shot inside the box, assisted by Rafael Leão. Stefano Pioli's team scored their second goal of the game through Brahim Díaz, in the 44th minute, with a left-foot strike inside the penalty box.
After 49 minutes, Mohamed Salah struck the second goal for Liverpool, with a right-foot shot, fashioned by Divock Origi. Mohamed Salah now on a scoring streak of 3 consecutive games. Jordan Henderson scored the winner in the 69th minute from a corner.
After the result Liverpool are 1st in the table, with 18 points, while Milan sit 4th place, with 4 points. In their next fixture, Liverpool's team visit FC Porto, while Milano's team will host Atlético Madrid.
Liverpool | Milan | |||
7 | 5 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
8 | 6 | Total Tackles | 7 | 7 |
3 | Tackles Won | 3 | ||
8 | 2 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
7 | 79 | Total Passes | 48 | 8 |
7 | 70 | Passes Completed | 43 | 8 |
8 | 1 | Saves | 6 | 7 |
8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
2 | Fouls Suffered | 2 |