Salah’s Penalty and Alisson’s Clean Sheet Rewrite Liverpool History | OneFootball

Salah and Alisson’s Record-Breaking Night in Europe

Liverpool’s remarkable Champions League campaign continued with a 1-0 triumph over Girona, marking their sixth consecutive victory in the group stage. Tuesday’s result highlighted individual brilliance as Mohamed Salah and Alisson Becker etched their names into the club’s history books.

Salah’s Impact on Liverpool’s Success

The decisive moment came in the second half when Salah calmly converted a penalty, recording his 16th goal in all competitions this season. This strike brought his season tally of goal involvements to an extraordinary 28, comprising 16 goals and 12 assists. Salah’s contributions have made him the most prolific player across Europe’s top five leagues this season.

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With this goal, Salah achieved a monumental milestone—becoming the first player in Liverpool’s history to score 50 goals in European competitions. Additionally, his spot-kick equalled Steven Gerrard’s club record of six penalties scored in the Champions League.

Alisson Becker’s Milestone Moment

Alisson’s return to the starting lineup after a spell on the sidelines was equally significant. Keeping his 21st Champions League clean sheet, the Brazilian goalkeeper matched Pepe Reina’s record for the most clean sheets by a Liverpool player in the competition.

A Memorable Night for Liverpool

This historic night underscores the enduring quality of Salah and Alisson. As Liverpool march on in Europe, these iconic performances will be pivotal to their continued success.