Liverpool 7, Spartak Moscow 0: Killing It at Crunch Time
The Reds put on a stunning display and cruise into the knockout stages of the Champions League. Liverpool 7 Coutinho 5’ (pen), 15’, 50’, Firmino 19’, Mané 47’, 75’, Salah 85’Spartak Moscow 0
In a outstanding performance, Liverpool demolish and humiliate their Russian opponents, securing their advancement to the round of sixteen for the first time since the 2008/09 season.
When the teamsheets were released prior to kickoff, most fans knew to expect a shootout, as both sides put out their most offensively potent lineups. The Reds lined up in a crooked 4-4-2 similar to the one that put West Ham to the sword a month ago, and got off to the best possible start. A lofted Philippe Coutinho ball into the box sailed past Mohamed Salah, who was impeded by Georgiy Dzhikiya and went down. Captain...