Goals from Luis Diaz hattrick saw Liverpool smash Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in Alonso’s return to Anfield, MySportDab reports.
It wasn’t a pleasant return for Xavi Alonso who couldn’t help his side overcome his former club as a player.
Arne Slot continued to make sure his side remained in top form with yet another wonderful result on their home ground.
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It was a wonderful victory for the Reds who at first struggled but were able to find their footing and made sure they won.
Bayern Leverkusen did come prepared with Xabi Alonso looking to get one over his former club which wasn’t an easy task to make happen.
Liverpool held on fine as they saw less of the ball but managed to make sure they were equally in the encounter against their opponent.
There was nothing tangible that separated both teams who put in a good shift as they ended the first half with a 0-0 scoreline.
Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen came into the second half with some different game plan which they did well enough.
Arne Slot had made sure there was more pressure being put on his side who took the lead in the 61st through Luis Diaz’s incredible goal.
Curtis Jones was the mastermind behind the wonderful goal with his assist which saw Liverpool taking a 1-0 lead.
Bayer Leverkusen couldn’t fight back as they went further behind in the 63rd minute with Cody Gakpo making it 2-0 which was assisted by Salah.
Luis Diaz got into action in the 83rd minute making things 3-0 and a brace for himself with Mohamed Salah assist.
He got his hat trick in the additional minutes of the game ensuring things increased to 4-0 between them as they continued.
It was a wonderful victory that Liverpool claimed with a result of 4-0 against Bayer Leverkusen after 90 minutes played at Anfield.
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