AC Milan faced a setback against Liverpool, who made a strong comeback.

After falling behind early, Liverpool rallied to win 3-1 against AC Milan, with goals from Konate, Van Dijk, and Szoboszlai. AC Milan initially took the lead at home, but Liverpool struck back with three goals in the second half to secure victory in their opening match of the 2024–25 Champions League group stage.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal capped off a comfortable 3-1 win for Liverpool, sending a clear message to head coach Arne Slot.

The 2024–25 Champions League features a new format, with each team playing four home and four away matches against different opponents. This setup emphasizes the need for teams to take advantage of their home games, something AC Milan is keenly aware of.

In preparation for their home match, AC Milan modified their formation to adopt a more offensive stance, quickly putting pressure on Liverpool’s goal.

Coach Fonseca’s squad struggled to defend against the visitors’ strong attack after losing their advantage. Maignan’s goal was frequently under threat, and AC Milan continued to mishandle set pieces. In the 41st minute, Van Dijk scored from a corner, giving Liverpool a 2-1 lead.

Entering the second half with the advantage, Liverpool focused on defensive counterattacks. AC Milan’s tightly packed strategy made it difficult for them to mount effective attacks, leading to a long period without any real threat to Liverpool’s goal. Liverpool secured their victory with a third goal in the 67th minute, as Szoboszlai expertly finished Gakpo’s cross, finding the back of the net.