Softfootball understands that Liverpool brushed aside Qarabag FK with a ruthless 6-0 win at Anfield, sealing automatic qualification to the last 16 and sending a clear message that Arne Slot’s side are very much back in rhythm.
After the game Liverpool shared a post about the result via their official X account.
Following their recent 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth after a 3-0 victory against Marseille, liverpool From the opening whistle, they took control and never really let go.
The breakthrough arrived in the 15th minute when Alexis Mac Allister calmly finished after a slick passing move, the kind of goal that just settles nerves. Six minutes later, Florian Wirtz doubled the lead.
Mohamed Salah ended a goal drought stretching back to November with a superb strike in the 50th minute, Hugo Ekitike then made it four in 57 minutes, unleashing a powerful effort from distance that left the keeper rooted.
Mac Allister grabbed his second, and the Reds’ fifth, just past the hour mark, capping another tireless midfield display. Substitute Federico Chiesa put the final gloss on the scoreline in the 90th minute, tapping home from close range as Anfield roared again.
Slot’s lineup clicked all over the pitch. Alisson was largely untroubled, the backline held firm despite a minor injury concern around Jeremie Frimpong, while Dominik Szoboszlai quietly ran the show between the lines. Wirtz, Salah, Gakpo and Ekitike rotated fluidly, causing Qarabag endless problems.
The Azerbaijani side, who had impressed earlier in the competition, simply couldn’t cope with Liverpool’s tempo and press. Still, their overall campaign was strong enough to earn a play-off spot.
For Liverpool, this was more than just a win. It was a statement. A timely reminder of their European pedigree, pressure turned into something pretty special.
