{"id":7942,"date":"2026-01-22T11:17:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:17:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=7942"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T08:17:46","slug":"liverpool-3-0-marseille-reds-cruise-in-france-to-strengthen-ucl-knockout-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/liverpool-3-0-marseille-reds-cruise-in-france-to-strengthen-ucl-knockout-push\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool 3\u20130 Marseille: Reds Cruise in France to Strengthen UCL Knockout Push"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Liverpool delivered a ruthless European performance on the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur, sweeping aside Olympique de Marseille 3-0 to move up to fourth in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) table. The victory stretched Arne Slot\u2019s unbeaten run across all competitions to 13 matches and kept the six-time champions firmly on course for automatic qualification to the round of 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For fans in Tanzania following the UCL closely, this was a reminder of why Liverpool remains one of the most reliable teams to back in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match Overview: Clinical Liverpool Silence the Velodrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marseille came into this clash full of confidence after scoring 14 goals in their previous two matches. With memories of their win over Newcastle still fresh, Roberto De Zerbi\u2019s men believed they could add another English giant to their list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Liverpool had other plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Reds started on the front foot, with Alexis Mac Allister narrowly missing the target before Hugo Ekitike saw his effort ruled out for offside. Marseille struggled to create clear chances, although Mason Greenwood and Amine Gouiri briefly tested Alisson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The breakthrough finally arrived when Dominik Szoboszlai fired a low free-kick under Marseille\u2019s jumping wall to beat Ger\u00f3nimo Rulli at the near post. It was the Hungarian\u2019s sixth goal involvement in his last five UCL games \u2014 a statistic that underlined his growing importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second-Half Pressure, Same Liverpool Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marseille came out stronger after the break, with Greenwood forcing two saves and Ekitike hitting the woodwork for Liverpool. The match opened up, but it was the visitors who remained more dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute. Jeremie Frimpong bullied his way past Igor Paix\u00e3o and whipped the ball across the goal, where Rulli accidentally turned it into his own net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cody Gakpo then sealed the victory with a calm finish after being set up by Ryan Gravenberch, capping a dominant display by Slot\u2019s men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for the UCL Table<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool now sits fourth in the Champions League standings, with automatic qualification firmly in sight. Their consistency, discipline, and attacking depth make them one of the strongest contenders for the title this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marseille, meanwhile, must regroup quickly as they chase a playoff spot when it faces Club Brugge on matchday eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Key Players<\/h2>\n\n\n\n