Salah's Key Penalty Keeps Liverpool Perfect, Real Madrid, PSG Bounce Back in Champions League

Posted : 11 December 2024

Mohamed Salah played a key role in maintaining Liverpool's perfect Champions League record with a 1-0 victory over Girona, extending their flawless campaign to six wins from six. His 63rd-minute penalty sealed the win and marked his 50th Champions League goal, placing him alongside Filippo Inzaghi as the 10th highest scorer in the competition's history.

While Liverpool's performance was not as dominant as in previous matches, they are virtually assured of a place in the knockout stages with two games remaining in the group phase.

In another crucial match, Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat to Liverpool by securing a hard-fought 3-2 win against Atalanta. Kylian Mbappe gave Madrid the lead in the 10th minute, but Atalanta equalized through Charles de Ketelaere's penalty in first-half stoppage time.

Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham helped Real regain the lead, with the victory lifting them to 18th place in the standings and providing some breathing room as they aim for a top-eight finish and a direct place in the last 16.

Paris Saint-Germain, who had been struggling in the group stage, secured a much-needed 3-0 win against Salzburg, easing some pressure on their campaign. The French side had been languishing in 25th place with only four points from five matches before the victory.

PSG's win allowed them to stay in contention for the knockout phase, although they still need to perform well in their final group games to secure a top-24 spot and a place in the play-off round.

Aston Villa, in their first Champions League appearance in 41 years, continued their strong run with a 3-2 win over RB Leipzig, sitting third in the group standings. Villa’s performance has exceeded expectations in their return to Europe's top competition, with the club now aiming for a top-eight finish to secure a direct place in the knockout rounds.

Their victory over Leipzig showed that Villa is a serious contender in this year's competition, alongside other teams fighting for qualification.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen took a significant step toward the knockout rounds with a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan, becoming the first team to score against the Serie A side in the current campaign. Their win lifted them five points behind Liverpool at the top of the group.

In other results, Brest secured a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven, while Celtic and Dinamo Zagreb fought to stay in the race for the knockout stages after a goalless draw. The group stage action continues with more exciting fixtures scheduled for Wednesday, including Manchester City facing Juventus and Barcelona taking on Borussia Dortmund.

Salah's Key Penalty Keeps Liverpool Perfect, Real Madrid, PSG Bounce Back in Champions League

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