In a difficult early game to kick off match day six of the Champions League, Arne Slot's reds edged past a resilient Girona side as a second half Mohamed Salah penalty made the difference.
In what was an end to end first half, with both sides flying forward, both Goalkeepers took the limelight in the first half, with countless saves a piece.
However in the 63rd minute Mohamed Salah sent Paulo Gazzaniga the wrong way from the penalty spot, making amends to his penalty miss against Real Madrid.
Liverpool held on to which was a relatively comfortable last half an hour of action at the Estadi Montilivi.
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Liverpool Player Ratings
Alisson Becker - 8
A clean sheet on his return the side and Liverpool’s man of the match today after he made an abundance of key saves in the first half to keep it 0-0. A real boost to have him back with such a busy period to come.
A quiet game for the scouser, as he had little impact going forward with his final ball not quite at it unlike at Newcastle last week. However was relatively solid in defence, apart from a few times Arnaut Danjuma got in behind.
Joe Gomez - 7
A much improved performance from Gomez as he dealt with the Girona attack well, making some important blocks and interceptions. Was nearly a first Liverpool goal for the centre back after his close range header was saved early on.
Virgil Van Dijk - 7
A solid as ever performance from the captain, hardly put a foot wrong as he marshalled the reds to a fifth consecutive clean sheet in Europe.
Andrew Robertson - 7
Saw a lot of the ball down the left hand side, and was a threat with his crosses but unfortunately they weren’t put away, by the forwards. Dealt with Bryan Gil really well.
Ryan Gravenberch - 7
Another solid performance from the Dutchman, swept up the danger well and broke the lines well for Liverpool as he has so often done this season.
Plenty of energy and running from the midfielder as you’d expect, just lacked the final ball for Liverpool today as he struggled to stay involved.
Curtis Jones - 6
Very tidy on the ball, but struggled to create much going forward, certainly one of Jones’ quieter games in a Liverpool shirt.
Mohamed Salah - 7
Another goal in Europe for Salah, thanks to a well taken penalty as he became the first player in Liverpool history to score 50 goals in European competitions. Was a constant threat, but was reduced to few chances by the Girona defence.
Darwin Núñez - 5
Another average performance from the Uruguayan, but missed two key opportunities in the first half that could have changed the game. Worked his socks off as usual, just needs that goal to restore his confidence.
Luis Díaz - 7
Was a constant threat down the left hand side, and was very tidy in tight spaces. Did well to win the penalty as it was the difference maker between the two sides.
- Liverpool Substitutes
Cody Gakpo - 6
Impressed when he came on,down the left hand side providing a threat to the Girona defence, and helped see out the game in transitions.
Harvey Elliott - 6
Good to see him back on the pitch, got some more minutes in the tank, as Arne Slot eases him back into the side after a lengthy time out.
Waturo Endo - N/A
Sured up the defence for the final few minutes to ensure the clean sheet and three points.
