VIDEO: Stunning strikes from Gakpo and Szoboszlai secure Liverpool’s fifth goal — both expertly assisted by Wirtz.
Liverpool tightened their grip on the contest by the 70th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai extended the lead to 4–1, calmly slotting home after another perfectly weighted pass from Florian Wirtz. The goal encapsulated the visitors’ dominance — measured buildup, a sudden burst through midfield, and a composed low finish that underlined their control in Frankfurt.
That authority had been established before the interval. Hugo Ekitike levelled in the 35th minute, meeting Andy Robertson’s inch-perfect cross with a composed first-time finish. Just four minutes later, Cody Gakpo’s curling delivery from the right found Virgil van Dijk, who rose highest to nod Liverpool ahead and swing the momentum decisively their way.
After the break, Liverpool turned superiority into security. In the 66th minute, Wirtz split Frankfurt’s defence with a precise through ball, enabling Gakpo to finish clinically across the goalkeeper for 3–1 — a textbook demonstration of Arne Slot’s dynamic, vertical approach.
Moments later, Wirtz once again dictated play, slipping another incisive pass into the box for Szoboszlai to finish with precision and composure. Two assists in five minutes showcased the German’s creative brilliance and Liverpool’s complete command of the midfield.
