Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win against Bologna at Anfield. Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah secured the three points for the Reds, though the Italian side put up a spirited fight throughout the match.
The home team took an early lead when Mac Allister capitalized on a Salah cross, beating Luis Diaz to the ball at the far post to tap in. Despite the setback, Bologna showed resilience and created several chances of their own.
Dan Ndoye came closest to equalizing for the visitors, his powerful shot from a tight angle rattling the crossbar. The Italian side continued to press, with Kacper Urbanski forcing a crucial save from Alisson Becker after a defensive error by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Liverpool’s goalkeeper, celebrating his birthday, was called into action again after the break, denying Riccardo Orsolini from a free-kick situation. However, it was Salah who had the final say, sealing the victory with a stunning curled effort into the top corner from the edge of the box.
The result puts Liverpool in a strong position in their group with two wins from two matches. Bologna, despite the loss, showed promise in their performance and will look to build on this display in their upcoming fixtures.
Goals: Mac Allister 11 (L), Salah 75 (L)
Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold (85′ Bradley), Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson (71′ Tsimikas); Szoboszlai (86′ Jones), Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez (61′ Diogo Jota), Luis Diaz (72′ Gakpo). All. Slot.
Bologna (4-3-3): Skorupski; Posch, Beukema (62′ Casale), Lucumì, Miranda; Moro, Freuler (84′ Fabbian), Urbanski (62′ Aebischer); Orsolini, Dallinga (79′ Castro), Ndoye (79′ Iling-Junior). All. Italiano.
