Mohamed Salah continued his record-breaking form at Anfield, scoring in Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Bologna on Wednesday night. The win also marked a historic start for new manager Arne Slot.
Salah’s 75th-minute strike made him the first Liverpool player to score in five consecutive home Champions League matches. The Egyptian winger had previously netted in all four home fixtures during the 2022-23 campaign.
Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 11th minute, tapping in a precise cross from Salah. The goal came early in a match that saw Bologna threaten at times, with Dan Ndoye twice hitting the woodwork and goalkeeper Alisson Becker making crucial saves.
Salah’s goal, which sealed the win, came after he skillfully maneuvered past two defenders. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s overlapping run created space for Salah to cut inside and find the far corner of the net.
While Salah’s feat is a first for Liverpool, he follows in the footsteps of Premier League legends Thierry Henry and Ruud van Nistelrooy, who achieved similar scoring runs for Arsenal and Manchester United respectively in the early 2000s.
The victory was also significant for Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot. The Dutchman became the first coach in Liverpool’s history to win eight of his first nine matches in charge. Slot’s only setback so far has been a home defeat to Nottingham Forest.
“It’s a team effort,” Slot said post-match. “The players have adapted quickly to our style, and nights like this show the progress we’re making.”
Liverpool now sit fifth in the Champions League group stage table with six points from two matches, trailing only on goal difference behind Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Brest, and Benfica.
The Reds face a quick turnaround, traveling to London for a Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
