Liverpool vs Bologna LIVE: Champions League result and reaction after Mac Allister and Salah on target | OneFootball

Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool’s second against Bologna (Action Images via Reuters)

Liverpool secured a comfortable 2-0 win over Bologna at Anfield, to continue their flawless start to the 2024/25 Champions League season.

Alexis Mac Allister struck after just 11 minutes, with Mohamed Salah adding another in the second half to put the game beyond Bologna.

The Reds began their European campaign in an impressive manner, easily beating AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro in what will be one of their most difficult fixtures of the competition’s new league phase.

However, with teams including Real Madrid and German champions Bayer Leverkusen to come, Arne Slot has already secured a crucial three points in his first European night at Anfield.

Bologna have lost both a manager and some key players since qualifying for the competition last season, and they currently languishing in 13th place in Serie A with just seven points, having drawn their opening Champions League match 0-0 with Shakhtar Donetsk.

Alisson reflects on Liverpool’s win

Alisson said to TNT Sports, on his birthday: “That’s what I asked for from the boys when I had my speech. A fantastic game and a really tough opponent. They are aggressive, a strong team.

“We did good to manage their game and to score enough to win the game and defend well to keep the clean sheet.”

On Mo Salah: “He’s a player that helps us a lot, sometimes it looks like he’s not in the game but suddenly a perfect touch, he puts the ball in the top corner. That’s his quality, his strength as well.

“We are lucky to have him but we always have to highlight the hard work the team had and a lot to improve but good enough to win the game.”

Liverpool 2-0 Bologna

79 minutes: Bologna make two changes after their defence was stretched again, giving Liverpool another chance before the flag went up.

Sonia Twigg2 October 2024 21:36