Liverpool secures a massive 5-1 comeback win against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, ending their losing streak. Read the starting lineups, key goals, and match analysis.
Match Summary: Reds End Losing Streak with a Five-Star Performance
Liverpool roared back to life in the UEFA Champions League with a dominant 5-1 victory away to Eintracht Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The win successfully halted the Reds’ worrying four-game losing streak.
Goals and Key Moments
Frankfurt Lead (26′): Despite Arne Slot’s selection calls, which saw Mohamed Salah dropped to the bench, Liverpool conceded first for the fifth straight game. Rasmus Kristensen fired the hosts ahead on the counter-attack, giving the German side a shock lead.
The Comeback (35′ – 44′): Liverpool responded emphatically with a blistering 9-minute spell of three goals before the break:
Equaliser (35′): Hugo Ekitike calmly slotted home against his former club following a superb long pass from Andy Robertson.
Van Dijk Header (39′): Captain Virgil van Dijk connected powerfully with a corner delivery to head home the go-ahead goal.
Konaté Header (44′): The centre-back duo completed the first-half turnaround when Ibrahima Konaté scored the third from a Dominik Szoboszlai corner.
Sealing the Win (66′ – 70′): Liverpool maintained control in the second half, with substitute Florian Wirtz delivering two assists on his return to Germany:
Gakpo (66′): Cody Gakpo extended the lead, converting the fourth goal.
Szoboszlai (70′): Dominik Szoboszlai capped off the scoring with a brilliant finish to make it 5-1.
The comprehensive win was a much-needed confidence boost for Arne Slot’s side, securing valuable Champions League points and putting an end to their recent poor run of form.