Liverpool's manager Arne Slot celebrates at the end of the Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
Champions League: Salah On Target In Routine Win - In Pics
Liverpool is making one of the toughest fixture lists in the new-format Champions League look quite easy. Two Italian teams have now been comfortably dealt with, as unheralded Bologna was beaten 2-0 on Wednesday two weeks after AC Milan was brushed aside 3-1 in San Siro. Two German opponents are up next — including former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso returning to Anfield as Bayer Leverkusen coach — then comes two Spanish teams, including a visit of defending champion Real Madrid. Mohamed Salah’s magical left foot created an 11th-minute goal for Alexis Mac Allister and curled in a rising shot in the 75th.
UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Liverpool players block a free kick | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Liverpool players block a free kick during the Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's second goal | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister challenges for the ball with Bologna's Michel Aebischer | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister challenges for the ball with Bologna's Michel Aebischer during the Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Bologna's Kacper Urbanski, right, reacts during the match | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Bologna's Kacper Urbanski, right, reacts during the Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, challenges for the ball with Bologna's Juan Miranda | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, challenges for the ball with Bologna's Juan Miranda during the Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after scoring the opening goal | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, centre, scores the opening goal | Photo: Peter Byrne/PA via AP
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister, centre, scores the opening goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
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UCL 2024-25, Liverpool vs Bologna: Liverpool' fans cheer on the stands | Photo: AP/Ian Hodgson
Liverpool' fans cheer on the stands prior to the Champions League soccer match between Liverpool and Bologna at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England.
