Liverpool beat Olympique de Marseille 3–0 at the Velodrome and left France with three points that mattered more for the context than the scoreline itself. The win was built with patience, smart decisions and one player showing up at exactly the right time. Dominik Szoboszlai scored the opening goal deep into first-half stoppage time and once again proved decisive on another Champions League night, underlining a personal run that’s clearly gone beyond the idea of simple good form.
Szoboszlai enters a historic bracket at the club
The Hungarian midfielder reached a notable mark in Liverpool’s recent history by directly contributing to goals in five straight Champions League matches. The run began with a goal and an assist against Eintracht Frankfurt, carried on through the clash with Real Madrid, and continued with key contributions against PSV Eindhoven and Internazionale.
In Marseille, the script repeated itself, though with a technical detail that stood out. His low free kick, slipped under the wall, brought back memories of the style once made famous by Ronaldinho Gaúcho. Before that moment, Szoboszlai had already been involved in several sharp attacking sequences down the right, linking up with Salah and helping Liverpool maintain a steady presence in the attacking half.
Liverpool accepts the game, absorbs pressure and finishes it at the right time
Marseille pushed. They created chances, hit the post, forced strong saves from Alisson and carried most of their momentum in the second half. Liverpool, though, never lost its footing. The defensive line held up well under pressure, with Van Dijk stepping in to block key shots, while Alisson stayed reliable on the toughest efforts.
The second goal came from an unfortunate moment for goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli, who turned the ball into his own net while trying to deal with a low cross from the right. From there on, the game settled. In stoppage time, Cody Gakpo took advantage of a pass from Ryan Gravenberch and finished low to seal the away win.
Liverpool’s Champions League outlook
With the result, Liverpool reached seven matches and sits fourth in the Champions League league phase standings. The team has already secured at least a spot in the playoff round, but the situation allows for more. A win over Qarabag at Anfield in the final matchday guarantees a direct place among the top eight.
A draw could also be enough, depending on other results. Even with a loss, the club would still have a chance to finish in the group that advances straight to the round of 16. What Marseille showed is that Liverpool heads into the final round with room to maneuver, consistency, and a player who keeps finding his way onto the scoresheet.