Liverpool beat Marseille 3-0: Szoboszlai shines, Alisson is unbeatable.

Thanh Vinh•January 22, 2026 09:22

Dominik Szoboszlai shone alongside Alisson Becker's outstanding performance, helping Liverpool beat Marseille 3-0 in the Champions League and open the door to the knockout round.

Liverpool have just reaffirmed their status as Champions League title contenders with a dominant 3-0 victory at Marseille's Velodrome. In that match, the English side demonstrated superior tactical thinking and individual skill, with Dominik Szoboszlai and Alisson Becker being key players.

The brilliance of key individuals

The Reds' victory stemmed not only from their collective play but also from outstanding individual moments. Dominik Szoboszlai, who was named Man of the Match, delivered a perfect 10 performance, dispelling any doubts that arose after the previous game against Burnley.

Dominik Szoboszlai tỏa sáng rực rỡ với siêu phẩm đá phạt chìm thông minh.
Dominik Szoboszlai (8.4 points): Man of the match. Szoboszlai perfectly redeemed himself for missing the penalty against Burnley with a superb, intelligent low free-kick. Not only did he score, but the Hungarian star was also a key player in the team's pressing game and created numerous scoring opportunities for his teammates.

On the opposite side of the pitch, Alisson Becker once again proved why he remains the world's number one goalkeeper. The Brazilian goalkeeper's focus and reflexes extinguished any hope of a comeback for the home team, Marseille.

Alisson Becker bảo toàn mành lưới cho Liverpool bằng pha cứu thua không tưởng.
Alisson Becker (8.0 points): An outstanding performance from the Brazilian goalkeeper. He maintained high concentration from the start of the match to thwart the runs of Gouiri and Greenwood. In particular, his incredible save against Aubameyang's shot at the end of the game helped Liverpool keep a clean sheet.

A solid defense and 'attacking' flanks.

Liverpool's defensive system at the Velodrome operated extremely smoothly. Alongside the usual calm Virgil van Dijk, the arrival of new signing Milos Kerkez and the consistency of Joe Gomez created an impenetrable wall in front of Alisson's goal.

Milos Kerkez thi đấu năng nổ bên hành lang cánh trái của Liverpool.
Milos Kerkez (8.0 points): This young defender is gradually proving why Liverpool were determined to bring him in. Kerkez plays with extremely high intensity, not only being solid in defense but also a dangerous attacking threat on the left flank.
Đội trưởng Virgil van Dijk làm chủ hoàn toàn không gian phòng ngự.
Virgil van Dijk (7.8 points): The Liverpool captain displayed incredible maturity and composure. He completely controlled the space, nipping any quick attacking attempts from the home team in the bud.
Joe Gomez thay thế hoàn hảo vai trò của Konate trong trận đấu này.
Joe Gomez (7.6 points): In a rare start in place of Konate, Gomez played a highly commendable game. Gomez's consistency helped Liverpool's defense withstand the pressure at the Velodrome.

On the right wing, Jeremie Frimpong, despite being a controversial figure, undeniably possesses a formidable speed that makes him an extremely effective weapon in quick counter-attacks.

Jeremie Frimpong dùng tốc độ xé gió để gây áp lực lên hàng thủ đối phương.
Jeremie Frimpong (7.4 points): His breakthrough effort and tricky cross directly caused the opposing goalkeeper to stumble and score an own goal, doubling the lead for the away team.

Smooth coordination from the midfield

Ryan Gravenberch is increasingly maturing in his role as a playmaker. The Dutch midfielder not only recovers the ball effectively but also directly contributes to his team's goals.

Ryan Gravenberch điều tiết nhịp độ trận đấu tuyệt vời tại khu trung tuyến.
Ryan Gravenberch (7.8 points): A true midfield maestro. His biggest highlight was his powerful burst of speed into the opponent's penalty area before providing the assist for Gakpo's winning goal.
Alexis Mac Allister duy trì sự năng nổ dù đôi lúc còn mắc lỗi chạm bóng.
Alexis Mac Allister (7.1 points): The Argentinian midfielder played energetically and made many incisive through passes. However, he needs to improve his concentration, as he made a few mistakes with his touch.

Attack and areas for improvement

Despite scoring three goals, finishing efficiency remains a concern for coach Arne Slot. While Hugo Ekitike showed great potential, Florian Wirtz and especially Mohamed Salah had a below-expected performance.

Florian Wirtz thi đấu thiếu sắc sảo trong các pha dứt điểm cuối cùng.
Florian Wirtz (6.8 points): Despite displaying excellent ball control and top-class press-breaking skills, Wirtz lacked sharpness in his final finishing.
Hugo Ekitike nỗ lực làm tường và thu hút hậu vệ Marseille.
Hugo Ekitike (7.2 points): A hard-fought performance from the young French striker. He did an excellent job of holding up the ball and drawing in opposing defenders, proving himself to be a potential attacking option.
Mohamed Salah có màn tái xuất mờ nhạt sau chấn thương.
Mohamed Salah (6.9 points): Salah had a rather lackluster return. The Egyptian star lacked touch and missed a golden opportunity in the final minutes.

Overall, the 3-0 victory against Marseille was a strong affirmation of Liverpool's ambitions in this season's continental competition. With a deep squad and timely performances from their stars, a place in the Champions League knockout round is firmly in the hands of Arne Slot's team.

Thanh Vinh