Champions League: Genk vs Liverpool match report and highlights

Jurgen Klopp was left satisfied after Liverpool scored four goals in Belgium against Genk in ir Champions League Matchday 3 tie. It was a dominant display by Reds as Alex Oxlade Chamberlain scored his first goal since his return from a lengthy injury. Keep reading to find out match report and key moments from game.

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Champions League: Genk vs Liverpool team news

Jurgen Klopp made five changes to his side that drew against Manchester United on Sunday in Premier League with tably Mohamed Salah starting after he proved his fitness to gaffer. Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain returned to  midfield while Alisson was back in goal for Liverpool. Genk made two alterations to ir team that lost to Standard Liege with Carlos Cuesta and Paul Onuachu coming into side.  

Champions League: Genk vs Liverpool match report 

Liverpool took lead right after kick-off as Oxlade-Chamberlain opened scoring after receiving ball from Fabinho, who did well to find his compatriot in . Despite early goal, Genk mand to trouble Liverpool backline on numerous occasions, with Alisson needing to be alert on his Champions League return. In 27th minute, VAR intervened in favour of Liverpool after y disallowed Mbwana Samata's goal for an offside in build-up. first half ended with Liverpool leading, and both sides creating a lot of chances. 

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second half started in a more or less similar fashion as Genk mand to catch Liverpool on break multiple times. But it was Liverpool who added to ir tally as Oxlade-Chamberlain scored his second in match after Roberto Firmi showed great footwork and n found midfielder on edge of box. second goal turned tie in favour of visitors as y started controlling game with much composure. Sadio Mane scored Liverpool's third in 77th minute after ir front three combined to great effect for goal. Mo Salah soon made it four when he spun away from onrushing defenders to calmly slot  ball into net. Genk did find a consolation goal as Liverpool lapsed concentration which was pounced upon by Stephen Odey. game ended at 4-1 to Liverpool.  

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Despite scoreline, game was more of an end to end affair, where Liverpool being caught out several times by home side. But at end, Liverpool's quality prevailed to give m valuable three points, which takes m to second one point behind Napoli who also won on night in Group E. Both side would meet again on vember 6 at Anfield, where Genk will get a chance to have a go at Liverpool again.

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