Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen held Liverpool at bay for an hour. However, in the 61st minute, Diaz broke the deadlock with a skillful first goal, starting a series of consecutive goals for The Kop.
Shortly after, Cody Gakpo doubled the gap, helping Liverpool secure the advantage. Not stopping there, in the 83rd minute, Diaz continued to score to increase the score to 3-0.
In the final minutes of stoppage time, Diaz decided to make a special mark with a daring finish. From 8 meters away, he calmly executed a no-look finish with his right foot, completing his hat-trick to the cheers of the audience.
This delicate and daring move not only delighted the Anfield audience but also created a fever on social media.
Fans couldn’t contain their excitement, with one comment saying: “That’s cool, Diaz didn’t even need to look to score.” Another said: “Luis Diaz actually scored a hat-trick with that no-look shot, awesome.” While another fan compared Diaz to former team-mate Roberto Firmino, who is also known for his impromptu moves: “Luis Diaz continues the Firmino no-look tradition.”
The victory took Liverpool to the top of their Champions League group and maintained their perfect record after four matches.
With their form at its peak, Jurgen Klopp’s side are brimming with confidence as they look ahead to their next challenge. The image of Luis Diaz, with his stunning hat-trick and no-look finish, has become a new symbol of Liverpool’s power and creativity this season.