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RB Leipzig vs Liverpool LIVE! Champions League result, match stream and latest updates today

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool LIVE! Champions League result, match stream and latest updates today

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez took full advantage of a rare start with the winner in his side's 1-0 victory at RB Leipzig as their 100% start in the Champions League continued on Wednesday.

With Diogo Jota ruled out because of injury, Uruguayan Nunez got his chance and delivered in the 27th minute by poking home Mohamed Salah's header.

Nunez, who has been used predominantly as a substitute this season, also had a clear penalty turned down as he gave manager Arne Slot plenty to think about.

Liverpool's sixth away win out of six in all competitions this season maintain an excellent start to the Slot reign with the Dutchman winning a club record 11 of his first games since replacing Anfield favourite Juergen Klopp.

Liverpool are second in the 36-team Champions League group phase with nine points, sandwiched between Premier League rivals Aston Villa who also have nine and Manchester City (seven).

Leipzig twice had goals disallowed and Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher made two important saves as the Bundesliga club's wait for a first point goes on.

Leipzig looked fired up from the start and were the better side with Lois Openda having a superb effort ruled out for offside moments before Liverpool went ahead.

Salah rose to meet a cross and his header wrong-footed keeper Peter Gulacsi, appearing to be going inside the post before Nunez made absolutely sure with the final touch.

The goal sparked Liverpool into life and Nunez could not believe he was not awarded a penalty when he was clipped in the area by Willi Orban.

Alexis Mac Allister struck the crossbar with a dipping shot for Liverpool after the break but Slot's side were unable to extend their advantage and almost paid the price.

Kelleher made great saves to deny Benjamin Sesko after a mistake by Ibrahima Konate before tipping away a deflected effort by Xavi Simons who later hobbled off.

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool latest news

  • Liverpool continue perfect record after Darwin Nunez's first-half goal

  • Slot makes 'fortunate' claim as Liverpool boss explains Salah substitution

Good night!

23:53 , Jonathan Gorrie

Thanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool’s win over RB Leipzig.

Find our report and reaction below!

Slot makes 'fortunate' claim as Liverpool boss explains Salah substitution

23:16 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arne Slot admits Liverpool are “very fortunate” to have an understudy quite as good as goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

The Republic of Ireland international has made little secret of his desire to establish him as a No.1 and has been thrust back into the first-team following Alisson Becker’s hamstring injury.

Read the full story here!

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Liverpool continue perfect record after Nunez's first-half goal

21:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

Liverpool made it three wins from three in the Champions League with a tight 1-0 victory away at RB Leipzig thanks to Darwin Nunez’s first-half tap-in.

Read the full story here!

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FT: RB Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool

21:53 , Jonathan Gorrie

It’s over!

Darwin Nunez’s strike enough to continue Liverpool’s perfect Champions League record.

RB Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool

21:49 , Jonathan Gorrie

91 mins: What. Was. He. Thinking.

A lovely through ball frees Openda but he opts to square when 1vs1.

He may have been offside but took the wrong option either way.

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21:44 , Jonathan Gorrie

87 mins: Liverpool very sloppy in the dying embers here.

They need the whistle.

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21:40 , Jonathan Gorrie

DISALLOWED GOAL!

A fine save from Kelleher drops right to Openda for a tap-in but the flag goes up for a second time!

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21:34 , Jonathan Gorrie

Slot makes changes...

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21:29 , Jonathan Gorrie

71 mins: Konate loses the ball in the Liverpool box and Simmons finds Sesko but Kelleher saves well from point-blank range!

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69 mins: Lovely curling shot from Alexis Mac Allister strikes the bar!

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67 mins: Openda cuts inside Konate but the Frenchman does well to block him!

A warning sign, perhaps?

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21:23 , Jonathan Gorrie

64 mins: As well as Liverpool are holding Leipzig at bay, not getting a second goal will be a concern.

The hosts can cause trouble when they up the tempo.

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21:16 , Jonathan Gorrie

58 mins: Salah cuts inside and shoots on his left foot but fires it just over.

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21:13 , Jonathan Gorrie

55 mins: Leipzig do threaten when they move the ball quickly but Liverpool have largely dealt with their threats well.

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21:07 , Jonathan Gorrie

48 mins: Gakpo should score a tap in but Gulacsi, once again, pulls off a big save.

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21:04 , Jonathan Gorrie

Back underway!

RB Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool

21:01 , Jonathan Gorrie

How Arne Slot’s side took the lead!

HT: Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool

20:48 , Jonathan Gorrie

Nunez’s goal the difference so far!

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43 mins: Gakpo drifts in from the left and latches onto a lovely ball from Szoboszlai but fires wide!

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20:44 , Jonathan Gorrie

39 mins: Nunez is adamant he should have a penalty after being brought down in the box but VAR do not overturn the on-field decision.

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20:37 , Jonathan Gorrie

36 mins: Another brilliant save denies Van Dijk with a bullet header from a corner.

RB Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool

20:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

32 mins: Nunez forces a brilliant save from point blank range.

Liverpool starting to dominate now.

GOAL! Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool | Darwin Nunez '27

20:29 , Jonathan Gorrie

27 mins: GOAL!

Nunez taps in Salah’s clever header to give the Reds the lead!

DISALLOWED GOAL!

20:27 , Jonathan Gorrie

25 mins: Lois Openda strikes the top corner with a fierce shot but it’s ruled out for offside!

The correct call, but tight and a warning for the Reds!

RB Leipzig 0-0 Liverpool

20:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

18 mins: Liverpool are getting cut through a little too easily for Slot’s liking.

Sesko has just attempted a an audacious effort with Kelleher off his line but fires just wide.

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20:15 , Jonathan Gorrie

13 mins: Kelleher with a fine save from Haidara.

Seems the hosts are starting to settle!

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20:14 , Jonathan Gorrie

11 mins: Mac Allister into the book for diving!

Seemed somewhat harsh.

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20:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

09 mins: Leipzig do well to clear a dangerous corner from Liverpool.

The Reds are starting to build...

RB Leipzig 0-0 Liverpool

20:07 , Jonathan Gorrie

05 mins: Good defending from Konate with Alexander-Arnold just caught out on the ball.

Hosts happy to sit on the break.

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20:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

02 mins: Early half chance for Simmons but the Dutchman fires over!

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KICK-OFF!

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Jurgen Klopp’s controversial move explained!

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19:19 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arne Slot runs through his team selection!

Confirmed Liverpool lineup

19:05 , Jonathan Gorrie

Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Szoboszlai; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo

Subs: Jaros, Davies, Gomez, Endo, Jones, Robertson, Quansah, Morton, Nyoni

Confirmed RB Leipzig lineup

19:05 , Jonathan Gorrie

RB Leipzig XI: Gulacsi, Henrichs, Geertruida, Orban, Lukeba, Vermeeren, Haidara, Openda, Simons, Nusa, Sesko

Subs: Vandevoordt, Bitshiabu, Elmas, Poulsen, Baumgartner, Andre Silva, Kampl, Gebel

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool: Latest Champions League odds today

18:18 , Jonathan Gorrie

RB Leipzig to win – 12/5

Draw – 11/4

Liverpool to win 1/1

Odds via Betway

Arne Slot praises Liverpool matchwinner Curtis Jones for keeping Chelsea star Cole Palmer quiet

18:04 , Jonathan Gorrie

Arne Slot was full of praise for Curtis Jones’ all-action display in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Jones was named man of the match after scoring the winner and shackling Chelsea star Cole Palmer.

And Liverpool boss Slot was happy with the midfielder after his goal kept them top of the Premier League.

Read the full story here!

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Leipzig vs Liverpool: Head to head (h2h) history and results

17:44 , Jonathan Gorrie

RB Leipzig wins: 0

Draws: 0

Liverpool wins: 2

Mohamed Salah: Thierry Henry record ‘one of biggest reasons’ Egyptian will sign new Liverpool deal

17:38 , Jonathan Gorrie

Jamie Carragher believes the target of scoring more Premier League goals than Thierry Henry will be one of the main reasons why Mohamed Salah signs a new contract at Liverpool.

Salah’s penalty in the 2-1 win over Chelsea at Anfield moves him up to joint-ninth in the Premier League’s all-time goalscoring list.

Read the full story here!

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RB Leipzig vs Liverpool: Champions League score prediction today

17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

Given how their respective European campaigns have gone thus far, Liverpool look like favourites to maintain their 100 per cent start to the league phase.

Leipzig remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season but still without a point in Europe, and that should still be the case this week.

Liverpool to win, 2-1.

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Liverpool team news vs RB Leipzig today

17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie

Liverpool will tonight be without Diogo Jota for their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig.

The striker lasted only half an hour in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea and manager Arne Slot confirmed after the game that he would be “surprised” to see the Portugal international fit for the game.

Jota subsequently missed training with this team-mates on Tuesday morning, and was among the first-team players not to make the trip to Germany.

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RB Leipzig team news vs Liverpool today

17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

Leipzig will be without Amadou Haidara, Nicolas Seiwald, David Raum, Assan Ouédraogo and Xaver Schlager, but there is hope both Kevin Kampl and Lois Openda will be fit.

RB Leipzig vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1. Coverage starts at 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.

Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

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Welcome

17:26 , Jonathan Gorrie

Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with RB Leipzig tonight.

Kick-off from the Red Bull Arena is at 8pm BST.

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