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Alexis Mac Allister leads Liverpool in thrilling comeback against Villarreal

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Alexis Mac Allister scored twice as Liverpool overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League.

Liverpool maintained their perfect Champions League record by defeating Villarreal 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller at Anfield. Trailing by two goals early in the match, the hosts staged a dramatic comeback sparked by Rio Ngumoha and sealed by a double from Alexis Mac Allister. The victory marks Liverpool's third consecutive win across all competitions.

The scoreLiverpool defeated Villarreal 4-3 in the European fixture.
The streakLiverpool maintained a 100% record in the current competition.
The managerAndoni Iraola endured a difficult opening half-hour before turning the match around.

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Why it matters

Champions League group stage matches set the battleground for Europe's top clubs, where early momentum proves crucial for qualification into the knockout rounds. Maintaining a flawless record strengthens a club's standing amid a demanding domestic and international calendar.

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4Liverpool goals

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Liverpool defeated Villarreal 4-3 in a Champions League match at Anfield after overturning a two-goal deficit, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice.

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