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NEW DELHI: Liverpool started their quest for seventh title on a high note as they secured a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday in the Champions League. Despite a challenging start with Christian Pulisic scoring for Milan in the third minute, Liverpool quickly regained control. Ibrahima Konate equalized for Liverpool in the 23rd minute with a header from Trent Alexander-Arnold's free kick.
Just before halftime, Virgil van Dijk gave Liverpool the lead, heading in from Kostas Tsimikas' corner. Dominik Szoboszlai extended the lead in the 67th minute, finding the net from Cody Gakpo's cross after Milan lost possession. About 4,400 Liverpool fans attended the match to support their team.
Liverpool FC, the most successful English club in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with six titles, last won the trophy in the 2018-19 season. This match marked coach Arne Slot's first Champions League game with Liverpool, following Juergen Klopp's departure. The 2024-25 UCL season will see a new format.
Instead of group stages, 36 clubs from Europe will compete in a restructured league phase. Liverpool has been drawn against eight strong teams: Real Madrid, AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Bologna, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Girona, LOSC Lille, and PSV Eindhoven. Liverpool will play away games against AC Milan, RB Leipzig, Girona, and PSV Eindhoven.
These fixtures are expected to be challenging for the team. Fans are looking forward to seeing how the club performs under the new leadership of Arne Slot. Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League 2024-25 schedule Matchday Date Opponent Time (IST) Home/Away 1 Wed 18-Sep-24 AC Milan 12:30 AM Away 2 Thu 3-Oct-24 Bologna 12:30 AM Home 3 Thu 24-Oct-24 RB Leipzig 12:30 AM Away 4 Wed 06-Nov-24 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1:30 AM Home 5 Thu 28-Nov-24 Real Madrid 1:30 AM Home 6 December 10 Girona 11:15 PM Away 7 January 22 LOSC Lille 1:30 AM Home 8 January 30 PSV Eindhoven 1:30 AM Away.
