Liverpool struck early when Ryan Gravenberch kept a corner alive to find Ekitiké, whose shot took a deflection off Konstantinos Mavropanos to beat the keeper.

Fans and analysts noted that while the lead was significant, the game felt more open than the 3-0 scoreline suggested.

: Scored and led a backline that absorbed significant pressure.

The captain doubled the lead with a trademark towering header from a Dominik Szoboszlai corner.