Mohamed Salah etched his name in Liverpool's history books during their commanding 6-1 victory over Sparta Prague, propelling Jurgen Klopp's side into the Europa League quarterfinals with an emphatic 11-2 aggregate triumph. Building on their resounding 5-1 win in the first leg, Liverpool wasted no time asserting dominance at Anfield, striking four times within the opening 14 minutes as Sparta struggled to withstand their relentless pressure.
Salah's influence was paramount as he notched his 20th goal of the season, a milestone that distinguished him as the first Liverpool player to achieve at least 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons. Demonstrating his prowess as both a scorer and provider, the Egyptian star also contributed three assists, marking his sixth season with 20 goals and 10 assists across all competitions, a feat surpassed by only a select few in the 21st century.
Despite Salah's recent injury concerns, he showcased his resilience by starting the match, following appearances as a substitute in both the first leg against Sparta Prague and a league encounter against Manchester City. Klopp lauded his team's performance, emphasizing their enjoyment of the game and the spectacular goals scored early on, underscoring the challenge of maintaining intensity in such circumstances.
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