The intense, intimidating examination by Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille never materialised. Liverpool, again more comfortable on European soil and without the irritation of facing a low block, delivered a commanding display to advance on automatic qualification for the last 16 and leave their Premier League troubles behind.
A Dominik Szoboszlai free‑kick, an own goal forced by Jeremie Frimpong and a stoppage-time strike from the substitute Cody Gakpo gave Arne Slot’s side a merited victory in the south of France.
Written by Andy Hunter at the Stade Vélodrome
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/21/marseille-liverpool-champions-league-match-report under the title “Szoboszlai’s low blow puts Liverpool on a high as Salah returns in Marseille”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
