Fenerbahce 3-2 Liverpool: Champions League - as it happened
Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat against Fenerbahce in the Champions League following a late defensive collapse. Despite leading twice, the team failed to secure points, marking their second consecutive loss under interim coach Andoni Iraola.
Why it matters
The result ends Liverpool's perfect Champions League run and highlights ongoing tactical and defensive struggles during a period of managerial transition.
Andy Hunter has filed his match report from the Sukru Saracoglu:
Andoni Iraola arrived in Istanbul hoping to plug Liverpool’s flaws in attack only for holes to appear at the opposite end of the pitch. Fenerbahce capitalised on a late defensive collapse to launch Dirk Kuyt’s interim spell with a tumultuous victory and end Liverpool’s 100% run in the Champions League.
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