Liverpool Crush Frankfurt 5–1 to End Four-Match Losing Streak

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Liverpool F.C. delivered a dominant comeback performance in Germany, thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 5–1 in the third round of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League group stage. Despite falling behind early, the Reds turned the match around with five unanswered goals, snapping their four-game losing run.

First Half: Reds Fight Back After Early Setback

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Frankfurt struck first in the 26th minute when Mario Götze threaded a perfect pass to Christensen, who slotted the ball into the far corner for his first goal of the season. But Liverpool responded quickly. In the 35th minute, Andrew Robertson launched a precise long ball from deep, and Hugo Ekitike raced through on goal to beat the keeper and level the score 1–1.

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It was a milestone moment for Ekitike, his first Champions League goal and the 50th goal of his career.

Liverpool then took control of the match from set pieces. In the 39th minute, Cody Gakpo’s corner found captain Virgil van Dijk at the near post, and the Dutchman powered a header into the net to make it 2–1. Just before halftime, Dominik Szoboszlai delivered another dangerous corner, this time met by Ibrahima Konaté, who headed home to extend the lead to 3–1 at the break.

Second Half: Wirtz Dictates Play, Gakpo and Szoboszlai Seal the Win

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After halftime, Liverpool’s midfield maestro Florian Wirtz took charge. In the 66th minute, he drove down the right and squared the ball perfectly for Gakpo, who tapped in at the far post for 4–1. Gakpo has now scored in three straight club matches, continuing his impressive form.

Four minutes later, Wirtz was involved again. He combined with Szoboszlai at the edge of the box, and the Hungarian midfielder drilled a low shot into the bottom corner to make it 5–1, putting the game beyond doubt.

Frankfurt made several substitutions in a bid to spark a comeback, but Liverpool’s defence held firm. Mohamed Salah, Federico Chiesa, and Alexis Mac Allister all came off the bench to keep the tempo high and see out the victory comfortably.

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  • Hugo Ekitike – Scored his first Champions League goal to spark Liverpool’s comeback.
  • Virgil van Dijk & Ibrahima Konaté – Two towering headers from corners gave the Reds full control.
  • Florian Wirtz – A creative force with two assists and constant danger on the right flank.
  • Cody Gakpo & Dominik Szoboszlai – Clinical finishing in the second half to seal the victory.

A Statement Win for Liverpool

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This emphatic victory couldn’t have come at a better time for Liverpool, who had been struggling for form in recent weeks. The tactical switch to a 4-4-2 formation paid off, with Wirtz thriving in a wide midfield role and the front line showing clinical finishing.

For Frankfurt, it was a painful reminder of the gap at the top level. Defensive lapses on set pieces and a lack of cutting edge in attack ultimately cost them the game.