Liverpool produced a formidable second-half response to safe a comeback victory over Brentford after trailing on the break. The Reds elevated their attacking depth after the interval, with Víctor Muñoz and Alexander Isak discovering the web to show the competition round.
Brentford took the lead within the forty fourth minute when Keane Lewis-Potter headed residence from an Igor Thiago help. Liverpool confronted additional frustration when a penalty resolution was overturned following a VAR overview, however the guests remained decided to discover a approach again into the sport.
Their response arrived within the 62nd minute as Florian Wirtz arrange Muñoz, who completed together with his left foot after a formidable particular person effort. Liverpool continued to use strain, and Isak accomplished the turnaround within the seventieth minute, changing a supply from Alexis Mac Allister after Bradley Barcola helped create the chance.
Liverpool managed 60% of possession and registered 5 pictures on the right track, in contrast with Brentford’s two. The hosts additionally suffered a significant setback when Yehor Yarmoliuk was despatched off following a VAR overview for violent conduct. Vitaly Janelt later acquired a second yellow card in stoppage time, leaving Brentford with 9 gamers.
The comeback highlighted Liverpool’s attacking resilience, echoing the sort of firepower related to their emphatic 6–3 victory over LASK, the place Barcola reportedly delivered a hat-trick. Towards Brentford, nevertheless, the decisive contributions got here from Muñoz and Isak, who helped Liverpool safe the win after a tough first half.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Brentford | Liverpool |
| Anticipated Targets (xG) | 1.51 | 2.00 |
| Photographs on Goal | 2 | 5 |
| Photographs Off Goal | 4 | 12 |
| Blocked Photographs | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Nook Kicks | 3 | 9 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 13 |
| Throw-ins | 13 | 24 |
| Yellow Playing cards | 2 | 3 |
| Pink Playing cards | 2 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 3 | 1 |
Liverpool Participant Scores
| Participant | Score |
| Alisson Becker | 6.5/10 |
| Ronald Araújo | 6/10 |
| Jeremy Jacquet | 7/10 |
| Virgil van Dijk | 7.5/10 |
| Milos Kerkez | 5/10 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 8/10 |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | 6.5/10 |
| Florian Wirtz | 7/10 |
| Víctor Muñoz | 8/10 |
| Bradley Barcola | 6/10 |
| Alexander Isak | 8/10 |
Brentford Participant Scores
| Participant | Score |
| Caoimhin Kelleher | 6/10 |
| Michael Kayode | 8/10 |
| Sepp van den Berg | 6/10 |
| Kristoffer Ajer | 7/10 |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 8/10 |
| Yehor Yarmoliuk | 3/10 |
| Vitaly Janelt | 6/10 |
| Mathias Jensen | 5/10 |
| Jaidon Anthony | 6/10 |
| Dango Ouattara | 6/10 |
| Igor Thiago | 6/10 |
