Liverpool 2-0 RB Leipzig: 5 talking points as Reds secure quarter-final berth | UEFA Champions League 2020-21

#3. Peter Gulacsi was brilliant for RB Leipzig

Peter Gulacsi put in a scintillating performance for RB Leipzig

Peter Gulacsi made some fantastic saves in the first half to ensure that his side still had a fighting chance.

The 30-year-old pulled off a magnificent double save to deny Diogo Jota in the opening half. He made 5 saves and 8 recoveries on the night.

It's a shame the outfield players could not produce anything substantial on the other end of the pitch.

#PeteTheWall#PeteTheWall#PeteTheWall🔴⚪ #RBLeipzig #LFCRBL pic.twitter.com/Us7i0dWfsz

— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) March 10, 2021

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#2. Liverpool were quite wasteful up front

Diogo Jota on the run

Liverpool created quite a few chances in the opening half but failed to capitalize on them. Their finishing was below par, and their decision-making in the final third was questionable. Jota, Salah and Mane all missed some pretty big chances in the first half.

Liverpool clearly lacked confidence up front, and their struggles continued until Salah finally put the tie to bed with the opening goal of the night.

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#1. A much-needed victory for Liverpool

Following a turbulent run of games in the Premier League, this victory would surely instill some confidence into this Liverpool side. The Reds came into the game having won just one of their last seven league games. It was, therefore, a daunting task for them to hold on to their first-leg lead against RB Leipzig.

With this brilliant win, they move on to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League with much more conviction. This could truly prove to be the turning point of their season.

😁 pic.twitter.com/YmUBo0yDvl

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 10, 2021