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Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong, left, and Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrate after Marseille's goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli scored an own goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Marseille and Liverpool in Marseille, France, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni)
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News18•22-01-2026, 15:51

Szoboszlai's Free-Kick Masterclass Leads Liverpool to Dominant UCL Victory

  • •Liverpool secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Marseille in their UEFA Champions League clash at the Orange Velodrome.
  • •Dominic Szoboszlai opened the scoring with a brilliant free-kick in first-half stoppage time, giving Liverpool the lead.
  • •Cody Gakpo and an own goal by Geronimo Rulli sealed Liverpool's comprehensive win.
  • •Szoboszlai revealed he did his 'homework' and hit the free-kick 'under the wall' as no one was lying down.
  • •Other UCL results: Barcelona beat Slavia Prague 4-2, Atletico Madrid drew 1-1 with Galatasaray, and Bayern Munich secured a Round of 16 spot with Harry Kane scoring twice.

Why It Matters: Dominic Szoboszlai's clever free-kick set the tone for Liverpool's dominant 3-0 Champions League win.

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