Despite playing away, Liverpool started on the front foot, launching quick attacks that threatened Girona’s goal. Within the first seven minutes, goalkeeper Gazzaniga made two crucial saves to prevent the home side from conceding.

However, Girona responded with determination, putting Liverpool under significant defensive pressure. Between the 12th and 17th minutes, Alisson had to step up with three critical saves to keep the “Red Brigade” in the game.

In the 35th minute, Liverpool had a golden opportunity to take the lead, but Nunez failed to beat Gazzaniga in a one-on-one situation.

Early in the second half, Alisson once again rescued Liverpool following a costly error by Arnold. The match remained tightly contested until the 62nd minute when VAR ruled that Van De Beek had fouled Diaz in the penalty area. Salah stepped up and confidently converted the penalty to break the deadlock.

In the closing stages, Liverpool shifted to a more controlled and measured style of play, nullifying Girona’s attacks, which lacked the cohesion needed to threaten. The “Red Brigade” held on for a narrow victory, securing all three points.

With this result, Liverpool maintained their perfect record in the Champions League, leading the group with 18 points. They are now virtually guaranteed a spot in the top eight and a place in the knockout stages.