Luis Diaz Hat-Trick Powers Liverpool To A Resounding 4-0 Win Over Bayer Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen endured a humbling 4-0 defeat at Anfield, as Arne Slot’s Liverpool demonstrated their superiority in the Champions League.
The Reds’ second-half onslaught secured a comfortable victory, leaving Alonso’s team reeling.

Initially, Leverkusen appeared to have a system to prevent Liverpool, with Jeremie Frimpong’s disallowed goal for handball keeping the score 0-0 at halftime. However, Liverpool’s attacking ability took control in the second half.

Luis Diaz opened the scoring with a sublime lob, followed by Cody Gakpo’s header, which was confirmed after a VAR review. Diaz added two late strikes, securing a resounding triumph.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool now tops both the Premier League and Champions League standings, demonstrating his seamless adaptation. However, challenging fixtures await, including Aston Villa, Real Madrid, and Newcastle in their next five matches.

The win underscored Liverpool’s potency under Slot, who seems unfazed by the pressure of succeeding Jurgen Klopp. Alonso, meanwhile, was reminded of the competitive nature of English football.