Liverpool vs Bologna LIVE: Champions League score and updates as Mohamed Salah adds stunning second
Arne Slot’s side look to build on their impressive 3-1 win over AC Milan at the San Siro in their European opener
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Liverpool host Bologna at Anfield on Wednesday night in the second match of their 2024/25 Champions League season.
The Reds began their European campaign in an impressive manner, easily beating AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro in what will be one of their most difficult fixtures of the competition’s new league phase.
However, with teams including Real Madrid and German champions Bayer Leverkusen to come, Arne Slot will be keen to get what could be an important three points in his first European night at Anfield.
Bologna have lost both a manager and some key players since qualifying for the competition last season, and they currently languishing in 13th place in Serie A with just seven points, having drawn their opening Champions League match 0-0 with Shakhtar Donetsk.
Follow all the latest build-up, team news and updates below, as well as the reaction to the evening’s other Champions League matches:
Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
50 minutes: Liverpool commit forward and pass it around but Bologna have a lot of players back and the reds are struggling to find a way through.
Mac Allister tries to find Alexander-Arnold but he takes a heavy touch and the goalkeeper smothers the ball.
Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
47 minutes: Nunez has a chance! The cross from Salah was floated and just too far behind the striker and he cannot get enough power on it.
Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
46 minutes: Liverpool get the second half underway
Half time: Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
Here are some photos from the first half:
Half time: Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
Half time: Liverpool go into the break with the lead, but there were enough chances for Bologna that the reds and Arne Slot will want to address as they go into the second half.
Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
42 minutes: Salah goes down in the box but the referee is not drawn into giving anything.
Both sets of players may well be looking forward to half time with how energetic this match has been.
Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
39 minutes: Konate and Beukema have both been shown yellow cards for a bit of pushing and shoving for a Liverpool corner which is punched away by the goalkeeper.
Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
37 minutes: Since the Bologna onslaught, the game has calmed down a bit slightly as Liverpool have the chance to build again, but Diaz’s touch lets him down and the visitors are able to clear.
Liverpool 1-0 Bologna
33 minutes: Save! Alisson has to be alert to push the shot from Urbanski wide!
Liverpool are weathering the storm a bit after their early possession.
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