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Liverpool are 4-0 up at Anfield against Bayer Leverkusen after goals from Luis Diaz (3) and Cody Gakpo in the second half.
The match at Anfield is sure to be a charged occasion, with Reds icon Xabi Alonso back on the sidelines in charge of the visitors.
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Headline results from around Europe: City and Real well-beaten
As Liverpool dismantled Leverkusen at Anfield, here are some of the other results you might have missed from Tuesday's Champions League action:
Real Madrid 1-3 AC Milan
Sporting CP 4-1 Manchester City
Celtic 3-1 Leipzig
Lille 1-1 Juventus
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Liverpool player ratings as Luis Diaz and three others shine against Bayer Leverkusen.
Luis Diaz celebrating after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 match between Liverpool FC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Anfield on November 05, 2024 (Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Anfield pays homage to Alonso for one final time
Xabi Alonso's name is once again chanted by those still inside Anfield as the Bayer Leverkusen manager makes time to applaud all four corners of the stadium.
And it's a hat-trick for Luis Diaz!
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Slot and Alonso serenaded by the Kop
Arne Slot's name rings out around Anfield with Liverpool 3-0 up against Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen.
Anfield then pays homage to the Spaniard with a rendition of 'Xabi Alonso, Xabi Alonso, Xabi Alonso!'
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Another Liverpool change
Konate is replaced by Quansah
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Half chance
Frimpong's half-volley sails over
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Quansah about to emerge
Slot's embraces the defender as he prepares to be introduced to the action.
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Alonso stunned after quickfire Liverpool goals
Two goals in as many minutes had Xabi Alonso stunned on the Anfield touchline as he retreated back to his seat for the first time tonight.
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