Genk 1-4 Liverpool: 5 talking points | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

#3 It was a game of two halves

KRC Genk v Liverpool FC: Group E - UEFA Champions League

After Liverpool took the lead as early as the second minute, it seemed as if the Premier League leaders were ready to run riot in Belgium. However, Genk had other ideas as they took control of the game and remained in charge of the proceedings for the majority of the first half.

The hosts were desperately unlucky not to have scored before the break as they came close to restoring parity on numerous occasions at the Luminus Arena.

The likes of Mbwana Samatta, Paul Onuachu, and Junya Ito were a constant threat to Liverpool’s backline, who struggled to keep Genk’s attackers in check. Ultimately, some poor finishing, a fine stop from Alisson Becker and a disallowed goal helped Liverpool to head into the half-time break without conceding.

Jurgen Klopp’s team regained control of the game in the second half and turned on the screws in style by scoring three more times and taking the game away from Genk. Although the Belgian club did pull one goal back late on, it was too little too late by then.