A standout result: Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1–0 at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister heading in the winner. This was a significant win to push Liverpool up in the standings. Another strong performance: they overturned a losing streak by thumping Eintracht Frankfurt 5–1, showing their firepower and ability to respond emphatically. However, consistency has been a challenge at times.
Conceding early in matches has been a recurring issue, though they often manage to come back. Their European journey in the prior 2024–25 season ended via a penalty shootout against Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout phase — it was a “wildly entertaining” tie according to manager Arne Slot.
Overall, Liverpool are performing strongly in the 2025–26 Champions League: tactically sharp, resilient, with firepower, yet occasionally vulnerable in defense. Their ability to keep pace in the upper tier of the table is evident.
Full Champions League League-Phase Table (2025–26) after round 4
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Across their Champions League matches so far, Liverpool have scored 8 goals and conceded 4
Their passing accuracy is high, and their possession stats are solid — they’ve combined control with pressing and transitions to break opponents’ structure.
In a tactical analysis of their win over Atlético Madrid, UEFA noted Liverpool used “quick between the lines” passing, off-ball movement, and late composure to overturn deep defensive setups.
They also display mental resilience — scoring late goals in tight matches, an indication of strong confidence and belief in turning around tight contests.