The debutant team of Sheriff Tiraspol made a surprise by beating Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League continued match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Tuesday (28/9).
Madrid left behind 0-1 to the Sheriff in this match. Djasur Jakhshibaev’s header managed to tear the Los Merengues goal which was escorted by Thibaut Courtois in the 25th minute.
Madrid, who were surprised by the goals scored by the visitors, could only equalize in the second half. A foul by the Sheriff’s player against Vinicius Junior resulted in a penalty kick after the referee saw the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Karim Benzema advanced as the executor of the kick from the 12th point. He did his job perfectly to make the score 1-1 in the 65th minute.
When the match was expected to end in a draw, the Sheriff was actually able to take the lead for the second time in the 90th minute. Sebastien Thill’s shot broke into Madrid’s goal as well as made the Moldovan team win the match with a score of 2-1.
This victory puts the Sheriff at the top of Group D with six points from two matches. The Sheriff is three points ahead of Madrid, who is in second place.
In another match, Liverpool carved out a landslide victory 5-1 when hosted by FC Porto in the Group B match at Do Dragao. Playing at the Dragao Stadium, Liverpool appeared dominant from the first minute. The Reds did not give Porto the opportunity to develop the game.
Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino contributed two goals for Liverpool. Another goal came from goals created by Sadio Mane.
Meanwhile, Porto could only reduce the score through goals scored by Mehdi Taremi. This victory makes Liverpool firmly at the top of Group B with a score of six points.
This is a slick advantage for the Reds to escape from the hell group. Liverpool’s next opponent in the Champions League is Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.
Here are interesting facts Liverpool’s victory over FC Porto in the Champions League.
1. Liverpool remains a nightmare for the hosts
Liverpool are so far unbeaten against FC Porto. The Reds are still a frightening opponent for representatives from Portugal. Porto are winless in 9 meetings against Liverpool, with details of 6 defeats and three draws. This record is only lost by Walsall and Schunthrope United, where Porto are winless in their 11 meetings.
2. The magic of Liverpool’s front line
Liverpool set a separate record by beating Porto. This is the 6th straight win for Liverpool where the Reds have scored 3 goals or more in one game. This record equals their previous record twice. Precisely in 2009 and October 1892, it certainly became a danger alarm for every Liverpool opponent in the next match.
3. Mohamed Salah’s double record
Mohamed Salah’s two goals were very meaningful for Liverpool’s victory in this match. This is an important note for this Egyptian player. He became the third player from the African continent to score 30 goals in the Champions League.
This record only lost to Didier Drogba with 44 goals and Samuel Eto’o with 30 goals in the Champions League. In addition, this is the sixth goal for Mohamed Salah in a row in all competitions. Interestingly, this record equals his record in April 2018, which scored 6 goals in a row in all competitions. And of course, this could be a stimulus for Salah’s salary increase at Liverpool.
4. Jurgen Klopp’s Notes
This is Liverpool’s 5th game under Jurgen Klopp. So far, since being handled by the German, Liverpool have won 3 times and scored 11 goals. In addition, Liverpool also recorded 3 clean sheets under Jurgen Klopp when they met FC Porto.
5. James Milner equals Steven Gerrard’s record
Former Manchester City player, James Milner played a crucial role behind Liverpool’s victory over the hosts. He packed an assist when facing representatives of Portugal in a 1-5 victory.
It was his 12th assist for Liverpool in the Champions League, no player has scored more than James Milner. This achievement also equals Steven Gerrard’s record of packing 12 assists during his Liverpool uniform in the Champions League.
6. Sadio Mane’s Liverpool record against FC Porto
Sadio Mane’s only goal sweetened the visitors’ victory over Porto. This was Sadio Mane’s fifth goal against Porto for Liverpool. No player has scored more goals for Liverpool against Porto than the Senegalese.
