Liverpool Defeats Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in Champions League

Liverpool triumphed over Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 at Anfield, with Luis Diaz scoring a hat-trick, marking the team's fourth consecutive win in the Champions League. Cody Gakpo also contributed a goal as Liverpool showcased their attacking prowess, with Diaz becoming the first player to score more than once in the competition for the team this season. The victory solidified Liverpool's position at the top of the Champions League table and continued head coach Arne Slot’s impressive start, achieving 14 wins in 16 matches. In contrast, former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso faced a disappointing return to Anfield, as his Leverkusen side struggled to maintain their defensive organization against a revitalized Liverpool attack. Alonso's team remains fourth in the Bundesliga and has yet to find their rhythm in the Champions League. The match, highlighted by a strong second-half performance from Liverpool, was preceded by a moment of silence for victims of floods in Valencia.