Liverpool Edges Girona 1-0 in Champions League Clash
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Liverpool secured a controversial 1-0 win over Girona in the Champions League, thanks to a penalty by Mohamed Salah after a VAR review deemed Donny van de Beek's challenge on Luis Diaz a foul. Despite a lackluster performance, Liverpool are close to advancing to the last 16. Darwin Nunez struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, raising concerns about his form with Diogo Jota's return imminent. Alisson Becker made a strong comeback from injury, making crucial saves to maintain Liverpool's lead, though defensive issues remain evident.