In the 8th round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, Liverpool, playing at Anfield, defeated Qarabag 6-0 thanks to goals from McAllister, Wirtz, Salah, Ekitic, and Chiesa.

Shortly after the start of the match, Frimpong suffered an injury while running, and Liverpool subsequently substituted him with Wataru Endo. In the 9th minute, Qarabag launched an attack, and Camilo Durand received a diagonal pass from his teammate and fired a low shot, but the ball was caught by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 15th minute, Szoboszlai's corner kick was cleared, Ektiq headed the ball across, Van Dijk headed it in front of the goal, and McAllister's header was blocked by Qarabag goalkeeper Kocharski. However, the referee ruled that the ball was off the goal line, so Liverpool took a 1-0 lead.

In the 21st minute, Liverpool created an attacking opportunity. Ekittik dealt with the defense and passed the ball across the box. Wirtz received the pass and fired a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, giving Liverpool a 2-0 lead over Qarabag. In the 34th minute, Salah passed the ball across the box, and Robertson received it near the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, but the ball went over the post.

In the 37th minute, Salah created an attacking opportunity, and Szoboszlai took a long-range shot, but the ball was blocked by Qarabag goalkeeper Koharski. In the 44th minute, Salah chipped a pass from the right wing into the penalty area, and Gakpo's header was blocked by Koharski and went out for a corner.

Van Dijk contributed 3 assists

In the 50th minute of the second half, Szoboszlai took a free kick, and Salah, positioned at the edge of the penalty area, unleashed a long-range shot that found the back of the net, making it 3-0 for Liverpool. In the 54th minute, Gakpo received a pass from McAllister, took a few steps, and then fired a shot, but it was saved by Qarabag goalkeeper Kocharski.

In the 57th minute, Van Dijk played a long pass, Ektić controlled the ball, dribbled into the penalty area, and slotted it home, extending Liverpool's lead to 4-0. In the 61st minute, Szoboszlai delivered a cross from the right wing, Ektić got to the ball, and McAllister immediately followed up to tap it into the empty net, making it 5-0 for Liverpool.

In the 64th minute, Liverpool's corner kick was cleared, and Van Dijk's powerful shot went wide. In the 74th minute, Liverpool substituted Chiesa for Gakopo. In the 75th minute, Robertson delivered a cross, and Van Dijk headed the ball towards goal, but it was cleared by Qarabag goalkeeper Kocharski.

In the 87th minute, Salah crossed from the right wing, and Endo's header was blocked by Qarabag goalkeeper Kocharski. In the 90th minute, Salah passed the ball diagonally, Van Dijk received it and then passed it into the penalty area, where Chiesa fired a low shot into the net, extending Liverpool's lead to 6-0.

Liverpool ultimately secured a resounding 6-0 victory over Qarabag at home, finishing third and advancing to the round of 16.

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