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This video can not be played Salah scores Liverpool's third in victory over Qarabag At a glance Mac Allister heads Liverpool in front after 15 minutes, Wirtz doubles lead Salah scores for first time since November shortly after half-time from free-kick Ekitike races clear to make it 4-0 before Mac Allister taps in his second Substitute Chiesa completes 6-0 rout with simple finish PLAYER RATER Mohamed Salah was on target for the first time since November as Liverpool thrashed Qarabag to automatically reach the last 16 of the Champions League. Salah scored Liverpool's third as Arne Slot's side once again found respite in the competition away from domestic troubles in the Premier League. The Egyptian last scored in Liverpool's win against Aston Villa on 1 November - since when he put his long-term future in question with a public attack on Slot and the club after being dropped, then went to the Africa Cup Of Nations with his country. It was all smiles here, though, as Liverpool outclassed the Azerbaijan side, the outcome never in doubt. Liverpool were on their way after 15 minutes when Alexis Mac Allister headed home from a corner, technology ruling the ball had crossed the line despite the desperate attempts of Qarabag goalkeeper Mateusz Kochalski to claw it out. Florian Wirtz's crisp low finish doubled Liverpool's lead six minutes later before Salah's big moment arrived five minutes after the break. Salah had been fouled on the edge of the area before curling the resulting free-kick into the top corner from Dominik Szoboszlai's touch, celebrating flamboyantly in front of the Kop. Qarabag were being run ragged, Liverpool quickly adding two more when Hugo Ekitike raced clear, then Mac Allister tapped in his second from almost on the goalline after a defensive shambles. Substitute Federico Chiesa completed the rout with a simple finish from Virgil van Dijk's pass in the final moments. Liverpool's only disappointment on a comfortable night was another muscle injury to Jeremie Frimpong, which forced him off inside the first two minutes. Rare night of joy for Salah and Slot amid turbulent season Have your say on Liverpool's performance Salah's season of turmoil took a turn for the better in the most comfortable and untroubled game Liverpool have had this season. The loss at Bournemouth placed Slot and his players under severe scrutiny once more in what has become a dismal defence of their Premier League title. The Champions League has, however, been a happier hunting ground as Liverpool followed their 3-0 win in Marseille by ruthlessly dismissing Qarabag. And for Salah it was a night when he again felt the affection of the Liverpool fans who worship him for his stellar contributions to their recent successes. He had not scored in his previous eight appearances for Liverpool, and how he needed a goal after tumultuous events that have surrounded him, especially his Elland Road outburst when he claimed he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club and Slot by being left out. And his joy was clear after scoring, turning to the Kop with arms outstretched before tapping the badge on his Liverpool shirt. Slot enjoyed that moment - and plenty of others - as Liverpool made sure early on there would be no shocks or mistakes by setting up the victory with two early goals. Liverpool's win does not answer many of the questions that still surround Slot after so many poor performances, but this win, and the place in the last 16 that goes with it, will not do self-confidence or self-belief any harm - and the Dutch head coach will welcome that. This video can not be played 'It's becoming the Ekitike-Wirtz team' - New boys leading the way for Liverpool Liverpool return to action in the Premier League on Saturday, 31 January when they face Newcastle United at Anfield (20: 00 GMT). The Reds sit sixth, with the Magpies three points and three places behind in ninth. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Latest Champions League table Champions League scores & fixtures Follow the latest Champions League news Watch highlights of every Champions League game from 22: 00 on Wednesday on BBC i Player and the BBC Sport website and app. There will also be a Champions League Match of the Day on BBC One on Wednesday, from 22: 40 to 00: 00. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 28th January 2026 at 22: 59 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Arne Slot Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Qurban Qurbanov Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Arne Slot Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Qurban Qurbanov Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Liverpool Liverpool Qarabağ Qarabağ High chance of scoring Medium chance of scoring Low chance of scoring Dominant period Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute. Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute. 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Qarabag lost seven of their first eight meetings with English sides in Europe, but they did avoid defeat in the most recent one in the UEFA Champions League this season (2-2 v Chelsea on MD4). Qarabag have played four previous matches away from home against English sides, losing all four by an aggregate score of 13-1. Their only away game against an English opponent in the UEFA Champions League saw them losing 6-0 against Chelsea, back in September 2017. Since Arne slot took charge of Liverpool in 2024, the Reds are the team with the highest win percentage in the UEFA Champions League (76. 5%), winning 13 of their 17 European games under the Dutchman. Qarabag have won the joint-most points from losing positions in the UEFA Champions League this season (7 – level with Barcelona), including coming from behind to win 3-2 against Eintracht Frankfurt in their most recent game in the competition. Liverpool lost their previous European home game, in a 4-1 defeat versus PSV. However, across 117 home games in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League, the Reds have only lost consecutive matches on one previous occasion: 2-1 losses v Lyon and Fiorentina between October and December 2009. Qarabag have named fewer starting XI changes (5) than any other side in the UEFA Champions League this season, and they haven’t made more than one change to their XI in any of their seven matches this term. As well as having the most goals and goal involvements for Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League this season (7 – 4 goals, 3 assists), Dominik Szoboszlai also ranks first for chances created (18), possession won (47), progressive carries (62) and line-breaking passes in the final third (39). Camilo Durán has been directly involved in five goals in seven games for Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League this season (4 goals, 1 assist). His four goals in 2025-26 are twice as many as Qarabag scored as a team in their previous Champions League campaign (2 in 2017-18).   Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has won 24/28 aerial duels in the UEFA Champions League this season (including 4/4 v Marseille on MD7), with his aerial success rate being the highest of any player with 15+ contested (86%). Match ends, Liverpool 6, Qarabag 0. Second Half ends, Liverpool 6, Qarabag 0. Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time. Goal! Liverpool 6, Qarabag 0. Federico Chiesa (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Virgil van Dijk following a fast break. Foul by Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool). Matheus Silva (Qarabag) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Mohamed Salah with a through ball. Handball by Musa Qurbanli (Qarabag). Attempt saved. Wataru Endo (Liverpool) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Mateusz Kochalski (Qarabag). Assisted by Mohamed Salah with a cross. Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Dani Bolt. Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Marko Jankovic. Substitution, Qarabag. Musa Qurbanli replaces Joni Montiel. Attempt blocked. Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alexis Mac Allister with a through ball. Foul by Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool). Dani Bolt (Qarabag) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Substitution, Qarabag. Emmanuel Addai replaces Abdellah Zoubir. Foul by Federico Chiesa (Liverpool). Dani Bolt (Qarabag) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Pedro Bicalho (Qarabag). Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.