An incredible achievement: Liverpool makes UEFA Champions League history
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Liverpool convincingly defeated Real Madrid in Matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League and etched their name into the tournament's history.
Details: According to Opta, Liverpool has become only the fifth team in Champions League history to win their first five matches while conceding just one goal. Previously, this feat was achieved by AC Milan (1992-93), Juventus (2004-05), Atlético Madrid (2016-17), and PSG (2017-18).
Additionally, Borussia Dortmund winger Byno Gittens scored his fourth goal in this season’s UEFA Champions League. Only one English player under the age of 21 has scored more than one goal in a single campaign in this competition—Alan Smith, who netted five goals for Leeds United in the 2000-01 season.
Reminder: At the same time, a high-profile UEFA Champions League match is underway. Liverpool is hosting Real Madrid in a Group Stage Matchday 5 encounter. An early controversial moment occurred at Anfield.
On social media, accusations have already started circulating, alleging referee favoritism toward Real Madrid.
