Liverpool ended a four-game winless streak in emphatic style by dismantling Eintracht Frankfurt 5–1 in Germany on Wednesday night. The Reds delivered one of their most convincing European performances this season, re-establishing themselves as serious contenders in their UCL group.
Frankfurt had grabbed the lead in the 26th minute through Rasmus Kristensen, but Liverpool responded swiftly: Hugo Ekitike equalised in the 35th minute and from there Liverpool took over. Scores from Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté either side of the interval gave the visitors control, while Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai sealed the rout in the second half.
The statistical dominance was stark: Liverpool had 14 shots on target compared to just one for Frankfurt. Their pressing, tempo and defensive recovery were all at a high level, signalling huge improvement after a difficult run.
he defeat raises serious questions about their European readiness and mental resilience especially given they had the early lead but surrendered control so comprehensively.
Key Takeaways
- Liverpool’s attacking output and mental lift could change the momentum of their UCL campaign.
- Frankfurt’s performance marks a step back in their ambitions this season and suggests deeper structural issues.
- This result shifts the balance of their group and gives Liverpool renewed belief moving into the business end of the group stage.
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