The Portuguese newcomer successfully replaced Sadio Mane in the starting lineup in the match against the Danish Midtjylland.

The second round of the UEFA Champions League for English Liverpool took place under the sign of the first home confrontation within the framework of the new European Cup campaign. The rivals of Jurgen Klopp's team were the Danish Midtjylland, which, after the second defeat in a row (0: 2), sank into the basement of the D quartet standings..

The first goal of the “red” in the duel with the “wolves” was scored in the 55th minute by the Portuguese newcomer Diogo Jota, completing a cross by Trent Alexander-Arnold from the right flank of the penalty area. According to information from OPTA, this accurate shot was 10,000 for Liverpool in all competitions..

The first ball in the history of the team was scored by Jock Smith back in September 1892, when the team played in the Lancashire League.

Portuguese striker Diogo Jota joined the Reds on September 19 this year for 44.7 million euros, according to the website Transfermakt. de. For the new club, he has already managed to play 8 games in all competitions, having issued three goals scored in 415 minutes played.

The next match in the Champions League, Jurgen Klopp's charges will be played on November 3 away against Atalanta from Bergamo.