Sport|FootballLiverpool snatch win at Inter Milan with late penalty from SzoboszlaiLiverpool shrug off absence of Mohamed Salah as Dominik Szoboszlai scores 88th-minute penalty winner.
## Liverpool Secures Victory Against Inter Milan
Liverpool Secures Victory Against Inter Milan
Liverpool achieved a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tue, Dec 9, 2025. The match was decided by a late penalty scored by Dominik Szoboszlai at the San Siro. This win was critical for Liverpool as they were playing without Mohamed Salah, who remained in England following a public dispute with manager Arne Slot.
The game was characterized by a controversial penalty decision, awarded due to a shirt tug by Alessandro Bastoni on Florian Wirtz. Despite Inter's protests, the penalty stood, granting Liverpool the winning goal. Prior to this, Ibrahima Konate's goal was disallowed due to a handball detected after a VAR review.
With this victory, Liverpool now has 12 points from six games, which currently places them within the top eight positions. This standing secures their direct qualification for the last 16, pending the outcome of future fixtures. Meanwhile, Inter Milan also holds 12 points but is positioned fifth, facing challenges after consecutive losses.
Liverpool achieved a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tue, Dec 9, 2025.
Liverpool's performance in Milan was under scrutiny due to the absence of key players, including Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Federico Chiesa, and Wataru Endo. Salah's recent comments have raised questions about his future at the club, especially as Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in signing him.
Bayern Munich defeated Sporting Lisbon 3-1, with notable performance from 17-year-old Lennart Karl. Chelsea suffered a loss as Atalanta came from behind to win 2-1. Atletico Madrid secured a 3-2 victory over PSV Eindhoven, moving them up in the standings. Barcelona achieved a 2-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, with two goals from Jules Kounde. Tottenham Hotspur defeated Slavia Prague 3-0, while Marseille won 3-2 over Union Saint-Gilloise. Olympiakos clinched a 1-0 victory against Kairat Almaty, boosting their qualification hopes.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
