Luis Diaz delivered an outstanding performance at Anfield, netting a brilliant hat-trick to lead Liverpool to a commanding 4-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, keeping their flawless Champions League run intact.

This win on Tuesday night showcased Liverpool’s formidable attacking ability, especially in the second half, as they overcame Xabi Alonso’s side and secured all 12 points from their first four group-stage matches.

Diaz opened the scoring shortly after halftime and later completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, while Cody Gakpo added another goal, sealing an unforgettable triumph for Liverpool.

Manager Jurgen Klopp made two strategic changes to the lineup that had defeated Brighton & Hove Albion, bringing Diaz and Curtis Jones into the starting eleven to bolster their attacking options.

The starting lineup featured Kelleher, Van Dijk, Konate (replaced by Quansah at 88), Diaz, Mac Allister, Salah, Jones (subbed by Szoboszlai at 73), Gakpo (replaced by Nunez at 80), Tsimikas (replaced by Robertson at 80), Gravenberch, and Alexander-Arnold (replaced by Bradley at 80).

Though the Bonfire Night atmosphere was lively with fireworks, the game itself began cautiously, as both teams were tentative in the early stages with limited chances.

Leverkusen’s Jones and Edmond Tapsoba had low shots saved easily, and a potential penalty for Leverkusen was dismissed after Virgil van Dijk and Jeremie Frimpong collided. Victor Boniface missed a close opportunity, firing wide under pressure from Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Liverpool gradually built momentum and took control of the game.