Liverpool secured a narrow 1-0 victory over RB Leipzig at Red Bull Arena on 23 October 2024, courtesy of a decisive goal from Darwin Núñez in the 27th minute, Softfootball reports.
The away side took the lead against the run of play, with Núñez converting a precise assist from Mohamed Salah to give Liverpool an early advantage. Despite Leipzig’s efforts to respond, including a VAR-checked disallowed goal, Liverpool’s defense held firm throughout the match.
RB Leipzig controlled significant possession at times but struggled to break through the Reds’ backline, which featured Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté in a disciplined defensive display. Key interventions from goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and the Liverpool midfield prevented Leipzig from capitalizing on their chances.
Liverpool dominated in overall statistics, taking 16 shots (7 on target) to Leipzig’s 11 (5 on target), while maintaining 57% possession and a 93% pass accuracy. The match was also relatively clean, with just a handful of yellow cards issued to Alexis Mac Allister and RB Leipzig’s Lutsharel Geertruida and Castello Lukeba.
Manager Arne Slot praised his side’s resilience and tactical discipline, noting their ability to secure all three points on the road in a challenging group stage fixture. The win keeps Liverpool in strong contention for top spot in their UEFA Champions League group.
